Volunteers play a very important role in our meeting the needs of our patients and their families. We have several volunteer opportunities available from working directly with patients to helping in our office and participating in fundraising events. We offer various volunteer activities. You can choose an area which best suits your needs and abilities.

 

Volunteer Application

 

 

Please return the completed form to your local CHP office. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to working with you in meeting the needs of others in our community.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

 

 

 

Volunteers complete at least 15 hours of orientation and training to become a certified hospice volunteer. Trained hospice volunteers go into the home and provide support to both the patient and the family.

 

A volunteer is a friend they can count on for small, but important tasks. A volunteer may read with a patient, take them on a walk, write a letter, play a game or just be a listening ear. The volunteer may form close relationships with patients and family members and is a valued source of support.

Inpatient Hospice Volunteers

Volunteers at CHP's Inpatient Hospice Centers may provide support for patients and families similar to the in-home setting. Volunteers are the first friendly face that visitors encounter as they enter the front doors. They greet visitors and help to direct them; they answer phones, work on clerical projects like filing, folding and mailings.

 

 

 

 

 

If you are more comfortable doing things behind the scenes, we have many opportunities to offer you. For example:

 

Flu Shot Clinics:

 

 

Each fall, CHP offers flu shots to the public. Volunteers assist at clinic sites, ensuring that clients fill out forms properly. They help assist the nurse with overall coordination of the clinic site; making sure clients are served in a timely and efficient manner. Volunteers may also assist at the office with some of the followup that is required for billing and record keeping.