Join Our Mission: Become a Hospice Volunteer

Offering Presence and Peace to the Community

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, we invite you to join us for our volunteer training program. Volunteer training consists of five classes, and you’ll need to attend all five to complete the program and begin volunteering. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to provide meaningful support to our patients and families.

CHARLOTTESVILLE (HOP Office) – 2026 Dates!

February 10, 12, 17, 19 and 24 from 1:00 – 4:00pm 
September 15, 17, 22, 24 and 29 from 4:00 – 7:00pm

CULPEPER  (HOP Office) – 2026 Date!

May 12, 14, 19, 21 and 26 from 1:00 – 4:00pm

For more information or to enroll in training, please contact us at 434-817-6911 or volunteer@hopva.org, or complete our Hospice of the Piedmont volunteer application.

To learn more about Hospice of the Piedmont and stay up to date on the latest news, sign up for our newsletter.