Volunteer
Share your compassion and talents with patients and their families in your community.
Make a Difference in Someone’s Life
At HopeHealth, volunteers serve an essential role in caring for people facing serious illness. In partnership with our staff, volunteers support patients and their families and help with administrative tasks and fundraising events.
HopeHealth is a non-profit, mission-driven organization. If you would like to make a real and lasting difference in someone's life, we would be grateful for your compassionate gift of time.
How therapy dogs bring cheer to hospice care
“Why I volunteer at HopeHealth”
Katrina Jackson, age 19, is a volunteer at Hope Hospice’s McCarthy Care Center on Cape Cod. She wanted to give back to the place that cared for her grandfather.
“It’s been a really incredible experience,” she says. “I’ve pushed myself in ways I never thought I would and met incredible people and learned some amazing things.”
“Our volunteers provide a sense of calm and reassurance that tells the family, even without words, that they don’t need to be afraid, they are not alone. Blessed is the work of our volunteers!”
—Susannah Currie, M.Div., board-certified chaplain for HopeHealth
Ways to Volunteer
There are many ways to volunteer at HopeHealth depending on your interests and skills. Read on to find the opportunity that's right for you.
Patient/Family Care and Support
Making connections with our patients and families is one of the most significant ways you can contribute. For example, you could:
- Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and families in our care.
- Provide respite care for family members who need a break from caring for a loved one.
- You might assist with light household tasks or provide transportation.
- Help a fellow veteran. Hospice patients who are veterans may have unique experiences that shape their end-of-life journeys. If you have served in the military yourself, you may be able to help these individuals in a number of meaningful ways.
Support Groups and Alternative Support Services
Volunteers help HopeHealth bring a diverse, holistic array of services to patients and families.
- If you would be interested in co-facilitating a grief support group or assisting with a dementia-caregiver support group, please contact us.
- If you have a skill set in Reiki, pet therapy, art or music, we'd love to hear from you.
Administrative Support
You might wish to make a valuable contribution in these areas:
- Help in our offices by answering phones, preparing mailings, and filing.
- Host booths at health fairs and community events.
- Assist with special events and fundraisers.
Community Representatives
Many people choose to volunteer with us after experiencing our services themselves. If HopeHealth has touched your life in some way, you might enjoy sharing your story by representing us at senior centers, conferences and other local gatherings and meetings.
Upcoming New Volunteer Trainings
Would you like to join our volunteer team? Join one of our upcoming volunteer trainings and be on-boarded as a HopeHealth volunteer!
Hyannis
January 14 and 15 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register by emailing JDiTullio@HopeHealthCo.org or calling (508) 957-0281.
Greater Boston
January 17 and 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register by emailing NDAbrosca@HopeHealthCo.org or calling (774) 487-3609.
Providence
January 22 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register by emailing JGrace@HopeHealthCo.org or calling (401) 415-4264.
We are currently seeking volunteers for the below needs:
- Patient/caregiver and companionship/respite – in homes and at our partnering long term care facilities
- Certified pet therapy
- Bi-lingual – all languages
Volunteer Applications
Complete the appropriate application below.
Online Applications
Apply by Mail or Email
If you'd prefer, download our application and email it to VolunteeratHopeHealth@HopeHealthCo.org or mail it to:
HopeHealth
Attn: Volunteer Department
1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904
HopeHealth
Attn: Volunteer Department
765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601