Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to learn more about Volunteering with Big Bend Hospice, contact Katie Mandell at (850) 878-5310 (Please remember to dial the area code even when calling local) or kcmandell@bigbendhospice.org

• Patient/Family Volunteer Provides companionship to patients in their homes, in local nursing or assisted living facilities, or in our Hospice House. As a patient/family volunteer, you may run errands, transport a patient or caregiver to an appointment or to the stores, provide caregiver respite, prepare an easy meal, or simply provide a friendly conversation.
• Vigil Volunteer Sits with patients and/or families during the final hours of life. A Vigil Volunteer is a presence, compassionate listener, still and quiet. They are an invited guest into a most sacred and personal transition. Their primary concern is the comfort of the patient.
• Hospice House Volunteer Serves as a greeter, assists staff, and provides patient/family support.
• Administrative Volunteer Uses data processing, computer, and office skills to assist administrative staff.
• Valor Volunteer Honors our patients who served in the Armed Forces through Valor Ceremonies. Volunteers who also served can offer socialization and companionship as part of Vet-to-Vet visits.
• Comfort Caller Makes weekly telephone calls to patients and caregivers to engage them in conversation and assess their needs. Requests are directed to the appropriate team manager.
• Spiritual Support Volunteer Congregational leaders and ministerial professionals provide spiritual support to patients and families of all denominations.
• Bereavement Volunteer Helps our bereavement staff make follow-up calls or mailings to family members after their loved one has died, helps counselors facilitate grief support groups, or volunteers at our annual children’s Grief Camp.
• Voices of the Heart Volunteer Helps patients creatively document memories and stories as a legacy for their loved ones through various media.
• Community Education Volunteer Represents Big Bend Hospice at health fairs and community events. They can also complete the Hospice 101 training that allows them to serve as a speaker.
• Special Event Volunteer Assists our staff and our Foundation with fundraising and public relations events.
• Thrift Store Volunteer Coming Soon! Helps with sorting, customer service, merchandising, product placements, cashier, woodworking, painting, restoring furniture, and staging in a fun environment

AmeriCorps

To learn about our special partnership with the AmeriCorps Volunteer Member Program, visit https://bigbendhospice.org/americorps or contact Taylor Casper at tmcasper@bigbendhospice.org or call (850) 878-5310 (Please remember to dial the area code even when calling local).