Volunteer Opportunities

Woman hospice volunteer making a heart with her hands

Our volunteers provide a wide range of services that benefit our patients and their caregivers. If you are interested in becoming a Stillwater Hospice volunteer, know that you will have the opportunity to bless and enrich the lives of people right in your community. We also want the experience to make you feel fulfilled as you share your time and abilities with others.

Some of our hospice volunteers opt to provide companionship and support. That can mean simply visiting them in their home, spending time talking with them, and even providing a bit of downtime or respite for primary caregivers. Helping with basic housekeeping, shopping, or other tasks can also be very helpful.

Volunteer Training

Stillwater Hospice offers training for all volunteers. This instruction ensures you know what to expect and how to make the most of your volunteer experience. It also allows us to learn more about the type of volunteering you are most interested in and the amount of time you have to give.

Volunteer Skills We Are Seeking

Specific skills and abilities are common among successful hospice volunteers. These include dependability, the ability to listen well, and sense and respond to the needs of the people you’re serving. It’s also essential that you accept and feel comfortable with the reality that the person you will get to know is reaching the end of their lives.

If you have particular skills or training you would like to share, we have opportunities for those who wish to provide specialized services. These include:

  • Hairstyling

  • Massage services

  • Art or music enrichment

  • Spiritual care

  • Capturing personal histories through audio or video interviews

  • Bereavement assistance

To learn more about volunteering with Stillwater Hospice, please get in touch with us.