Health at Home Volunteer Opportunities

Hospice Volunteering

Make a difference in the lives of others – become an SSM Health at Home hospice volunteer.

Our hospice volunteers give the gift of themselves and their time by providing emotional support, companionship, and respite care to our patients and families.

There are a variety of ways you can help. Please note that not all opportunities may be available in all areas.

Patient Support

Volunteers working directly with patients and their families provide companionship and support to patients, respite for families, and assistance with errands, meal preparation, or light housekeeping. Visits are usually made in patient homes, which may include nursing homes. In Wisconsin, volunteers may also serve at one of SSM Health’s hospice residential facilities.

Clerical Support

Volunteers can help support the program behind the scenes by performing clerical duties such as copying and collating materials, preparing mailings, or assisting with special projects, fundraising efforts, and special events. Clerical volunteers work in the hospice office during regular business hours.

Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program

As part of our participation in the We Honor Veterans program, we have implemented a Veterans-to-Veterans Volunteer Program, an innovative model for serving veterans at the end of life. The program aims to pair veteran hospice volunteers with veteran hospice patients. Once paired, these volunteers have the unique ability to relate and connect with the patient, creating an environment where life review and healing may occur. As a member of the program, you can provide support and comfort by offering a few hours of your time, companionship, and camaraderie.

Help Families Preserve Memories

Volunteers assist patients in preserving memories that family and friends can keep as a memento.

Comfort in the Final Hours

Volunteers choosing to participate in this program provide emotional comfort and support to patients in their last hours of life. Through this special type of volunteering, you can provide a reassuring presence to patients who would otherwise be alone in the final hours of life. Depending on availability, volunteers may stay with a patient in shifts up to three or four hours each, day or night.

Bereavement Support

Volunteers can assist the hospice bereavement program by providing caring contact and companionship for families adjusting to loss.

Start the Volunteer Process Today!

Volunteering times are flexible, and each volunteer determines in which part of their office’s service area they would like to volunteer. Free, comprehensive training is provided, and no medical experience is necessary. All volunteers must maintain volunteer requirements and attend annual training.