Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?
At Beth Donovan Hospice, we believe a hospice is more than just a place, it’s a home.
Like any home, it takes many caring hands to keep it running. Our volunteers are the
heart of what we do, and we’re always looking for kind and capable individuals to join
our community of support.
Whether you have a few hours a week or just a bit of time to give, there’s a place for
you here.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Maintenance Support
Help us keep our hospice safe, clean, and welcoming. We are lookin for
volunteers to assist with various maintenance tasks that ensure our hospice
remains a comfortable space for those we serve. Tasks may include salt
walkways, shovel snow, assist with spring cleaning, eavestrough cleaning,
washing windows, garbage removal or the occasional dump run. Handy with
tools, there may be additional maintenance task you can help with.
Medical Equipment Cleaning
Our free lending program provides a vital service to the community, and we need
your help! We are looking for passionate individuals to join us in ensuring that our
medical lending equipment is disinfected and cleaned for everyone who needs it.
Your efforts will directly impact the health and wellbeing of individuals in our
community who rely on this program.
Fundraising & Event Support
Are you creative or love working behind the scenes at events? Join us in
planning and executing fundraising activities to help support hospice care in our
communities. Your efforts can make a real difference in providing compassionate
care to those in need. Your creativity, collaboration and assistance with setup,
coordination will help us organize events that will raise funds for hospice care
Third-Party Fundraising
Hosting a garage sale, bake sale, birthday fundraiser or community event? We
welcome individuals, businesses, and community groups to host third-party
events to help raise funds and awareness for the hospice. By hosting a third
party event, you can be a key part of supporting hospice care in your community.
Let’s work together to make a difference.
Entertainment for Day Hospice
Musicians, magicians, artists, and entertainers—our Day Hospice program would
love to welcome you! Brighten someone's day with your talent and heart.
Outreach & Promotion
Help us spread the word about Beth Donovan Hospice and the important
services we provide to our community. By distributing posters and flyers in your
local area, you can make a meaningful impact. A few stops during your weekly
routine can go a long way. Or speak to local groups, organizations about the
hospice and the support we can offer. Your voice can help us reach more people
in need. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and help us grow
our network of support. Every action makes a difference.
Vehicle Detailing
Love a clean car? We have a few hospice vehicles that need monthly detailing to
stay fresh and ready to pick up clients.
Garden Committee
Do you have a passion for gardening? Come be a part of our dedicated group of
volunteers who care for our hospice vegetable gardens, flower gardens and
green spaces. Your efforts will help keep these areas beautiful, bountiful and
welcoming for all who visit.
Story Collector
Do you have a passion for writing or journalism? We’re looking for a volunteer to
capture and share stories from our clients and families (with their consent) to
help celebrate and honor their journeys.
Student Volunteers
Are you a high school student looking to complete your volunteer hours? Or a
post-secondary student hoping to gain experience in community health, palliative
care, or nonprofit work? We offer meaningful opportunities that make a real
impact.
Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering in hospice is very rewarding. You get to meet and interact with many different people and form relationships based on respect, caring and understanding.
Hospice volunteers help:
- Make a difference in people’s lives.
- Develop a wide range of skills and experience.
- Help bring changes to their communities.
- Make a difference in the lives of our clients and their loved ones.
- Create a wide network of friendships and acquaintances.
