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 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)

January 21, 23, 28, and 30, 2025 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
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

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

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