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Clara, Front Porch Music volunteer with Hospice of the Piedmont
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers play an essential role in delivering personalized, peaceful hospice care. Our volunteers work closely with our nurses and staff to provide patients with the experience they deserve. Many volunteers value the one-on-one companionship they find by working with hospice patients.
Volunteers support our community by:
- Providing meal prep, transportation, and other direct services to patients in need.
- Assisting with grief classes, calls, and one-on-one support.
- Applying their skills to better our community through Reiki therapy, massage, and our music program.
- Helping with administrative services.
- Getting involved in volunteer-led programs such as pet therapy, tuck-in calls, and 11th hour vigils.
- Holding pinning ceremonies recognizing the service of our veteran patients.
- Training to become a Death Doula and providing spiritual support. Learn more.
If you’re interested in sharing the invaluable gift of time and care, we invite you to learn more about volunteering at Hospice of the Piedmont. Contact us at 434-817-6900 or volunteers@hopva.org, or complete our Hospice of the Piedmont volunteer application.
Events
To learn more about our ongoing bereavement support groups, visit our Grief and Healing page.
For information about our grief support programs for children, visit our Kids’ Grief and Healing page.
For details on our fundraising events, visit our Giving page.
Volunteer Training
Volunteers play an essential role in delivering personalized, peaceful hospice care. Our volunteers work closely with our nurses and staff to provide patients with the experience they deserve. Many volunteers value the one-on-one companionship they find by working with hospice patients.
We are seeking volunteers across our service area, especially in counties surrounding Albemarle (Louisa, Culpeper, Greene, Orange, Fluvanna, and Nelson). If you’re interested in sharing the invaluable gift of time and care, we invite you to learn more about volunteering. Contact us at 434-817-6900 or volunteers@hopva.org, or complete our volunteer application via the button below.
The next volunteer training begins on October 3rd.
Volunteer Application
2023 ELNEC Core Curriculum
Hospice of the Piedmont is pleased to partner with the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing for this day-long course aimed at enhancing palliative care in nursing.
This course will cover essential components of palliative care, such as family-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural influences, financial considerations, and addressing the needs of underserved populations.
Date: October 3, 2023
Time: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Location: UVA Fontaine Research Park, Charlottesville
Price: $85 (discounts available for HOP, SMJH, UVA Employees, and UVA Students)
The course will include lectures by several Hospice of the Piedmont team members, including:
- Alina Fomovska, MD, HEC-C
Medical Director - Jordan Phillips, MA
Grief and Healing Manager/Counselor - Cynthia Sinchak, MSN, RN, CHPN
RN Case Manager
Attendees can Earn 8.5 Contact Hours & 8.5 Hours of Participation.
Register for this Course
Death Over Drafts at Starr HIll
Death Over Drafts is an evening of community, connection, and casual conversation about death. But don’t worry, this isn’t a gloomy affair. We’re here to celebrate the full cycle of life. Together, we’ll create a comfortable space to share stories and make it easier to talk about this inevitable chapter.
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Starr Hill Downtown, 936 Grady Ave
Price: Admission is free, drinks are up to you
Leading the discussion is Beth Eck, the Director of End of Life Doula Services at Hospice of the Piedmont. Everyone’s welcome! So grab a pint, share in some good conversation, and let’s toast to living, dying, and everything in between!
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To learn more about joining our passionate, dedicated team, visit our Careers page.
To view current open positions, click here.