Patient Support Volunteers

Providing support to patients and their loved ones is an incredibly rewarding experience. There are many ways you can offer assistance.

• Companionship – A comforting, compassionate presence is a powerful thing. Visit to share stories, read to the patient, work on legacy projects, or just provide a quiet presence.
• Relief for caregivers – Provide a much-needed break for a loved one caring for a patient.
• Special services – Sometimes needs come up that are outside the “norm” of companionship and caregiver relief. You can run an errand, pick up some groceries, walk a dog, or help with other tasks, as appropriate.

Bereavement Volunteers

As a Bereavement Volunteer you would be assisting family and friends after the death of a loved one by supporting them as they move through the grieving process. This is accomplished through:

• Visits and phone calls
• Facilitation of bereavement support groups
• Participating in the Wings of Hope children’s bereavement camp program

Thrift Store Volunteers

Join an awesome team of volunteers at one of Hospice Services of Lake County’s three Thrift Stores. Some of their duties (besides having fun) include:

• Sorting, organizing and pricing donated items
• Maintaining a clean and organized shopping area
• Setting up and maintaining merchandise displays
• Cashiering and assisting customers with their questions and purchases

Clerical/Administrative Volunteers

Would you enjoy assisting our staff in the administrative office?

Flexible scheduling and training as needed.

• Data entry or clerical work
• Answering phones
• Preparing mailings and newsletters
• Organizing supplies

Pet Therapy Volunteers

Pet Therapy has been shown to reduce loneliness, depression, stress, and isolation while promoting relaxation and lifting spirits. Hospice Services of Lake County uses Certified Service Dogs to connect with patients on a very special level. If you have a Certified Service Dog and you and your dog would like to visit hospice patients, please contact us about becoming a Pet Therapy Volunteer.  Certified Service Dogs of all sizes are welcome.

Professional Volunteers

Volunteer Professionals work closely with the staff to assist with intermittent needs of patients and families. Professionals, such as massage therapists, musicians, hair stylists, barbers, counselors, and lawyers, can offer their talents and skills in support of patients and families at a critical time when help is really needed.  Are you available a few times throughout the year to help?

Student Volunteers

We welcome students who need community service hours.

Contact us to let us know your interests and skills!

Special Project Volunteers

Do you sew, quilt, crochet, knit or do any type of crafts? Create special items such as blankets, prayer shawls, knitted caps, lap robes, fidget aprons and memory bears to bring warmth and comfort to our hospice patients and their families.

Patient & Family Support Volunteer Training

Special Training is required to serve as a Patient/Family Volunteer.
Online Training is available, combined with two hours of in-person  orientation.

What we’re looking for in a volunteer

Although volunteers with special skills and training are always welcome, no experience is necessary. The main qualities we’re looking for in volunteers are compassion, dependability, commitment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.  If this is you, we would love to have you join our valued volunteer team!