Support the important work of our volunteers
Pet therapy volunteers Stan & Kathy visit patients in their homes
Volunteer Dan helps staff member Melissa with a mailing project
Volunteer Rita lends a hand in the office
Volunteer Training Willamette Valley Hospice provides a comprehensive volunteer training that qualifies you to become a Willamette Valley Hospice volunteer and part of the hospice team. You will gain an understanding of the death and dying process and insight into grief and bereavement. Whether you currently work with grief and loss or desire the opportunity to learn more about how people grieve, this training will help you to work effectively with terminally ill and grieving people. Registered nurses, medical social workers, and therapists will conduct the training, as well as experienced hospice staff and volunteers. As part of our strong commitment to the communities we serve, training is free and offered at various times throughout the year. We have daytime or evening trainings available - choose whichever fits your schedule. The kinds of activities a patient care volunteer might do include: •Provide a respite break for a family caregiver •Run errands for the patient and their family •Write a letter or compile a family story •Play cards or walk a family pet •Light housekeeping (dishes, laundry, meal preparation)
•Clerical tasks •Helping with grief support groups •Staffing a table at a health fair •Assisting at a community memorial event •Helping with fundraising events
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