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Clara, Front Porch Music volunteer with Hospice of the Piedmont
VOLUNTEER AT HOSPICE
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 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, art by the bedside, 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 at one of our upcoming training sessions:
CHARLOTTESVILLE (HOP Office)
October 10th, 15th and 17th from 4:00 – 7:00pm
January 21st, 23rd, 28th and 30th from 9:00am – 12:00pm
May 20th, 22nd, 27th and 29th from 4:00 – 7:00pm
WARRENTON (Joseph E Penn Family Life Center)
October 24th and 29th from 1:00 – 5:00pm
CULPEPER (HOP Office)
March 18th, 20th, 25th and 27th from 1:00 – 4:00pm
July 22nd, 24th, 29th and 31st from 4:00 – 7:00pm
To enroll in training please contact us at 434-817-6911 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.
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: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
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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Death Fest
Explore the natural cycles of death and life through educational workshops, creative experiences, and community connection.
Together, we’ll learn about dying, after-death body care, and green burial choices. We’ll connect with ancient, inner, and collective wisdom about dying and grief. We’ll experience the art and songs, knowledge, and skills of members of our community who regularly tend the hearth of death and dying.
Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Montfair Resort Farm, 2500 Bezaleel Drive Crozet, VA 22932
Tickets: Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Admission price is by donation
Hospice of the Piedmont is pleased to partner with Woven Roots Collective and Panorama Natural Burial on this special community event.
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Memorial Illumination
We are delighted to extend an invitation to you, your family, and friends for our 33rd Annual Memorial Illumination. In this season of peace, our purpose is to connect with our community through the Memorial Illumination – making for a uniquely special event symbolic of healing and remembrance.
The Illumination is free and open to the public, regardless of Hospice of the Piedmont affiliation.
Charlottesville Illumination
*This will be an outdoor event
with heaters and seating available.
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Hospice of the Piedmont
675 Peter Jefferson Parkway Charlottesville, VA
Attendees at the Charlottesville event may also enjoy a self-guided outdoor tour of beautifully illuminated installations.
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Culpeper Illumination
*This will be an indoor event.
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Culpeper United Methodist Church
1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper, VA
Both events will include a short program with music, reflection, and refreshments.
Learn More & DonateCareers
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