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 four classes, and you’ll need to attend all four 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)
May 20, 22, 27, and 29, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00pm
September 16, 18, 23, and 25, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00pm
CULPEPER (HOP Office)
March 18, 20, 25, and 27, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00pm
July 22, 24, 29, and 31, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00pm
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.
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