Adult Hospice Volunteers

Hospice volunteers fulfill a variety of roles. We will match your role to your skills and interests to ensure that your donation of time and energy won’t be wasted.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

• Hospice House: Cover a weekly or bi-weekly shift of 3-4 hours. Weekday shifts are currently available! Two levels of volunteer services for you to choose from:
  • Front Desk – answer phones, greet visitors, light clerical duties
  • House Assistant – make coffee, cookies, and soup; tidy kitchen and common areas; and stock supplies
• Office: Complete a variety of clerical tasks – copying, faxing, filing, auditing, and compiling packets.
  • Computer work is also available (this is optional and training is provided). Weekly shifts of 3-4 hours.
• Spiritual Companion: Complete assessments and visits with a spiritual focus. Must have education in religion/theology (pastoral education certificate or more) or experience (Stephen Ministry volunteer, Bible study leader, church deacon, etc.) The level of commitment depends on your interest and availability. The schedule is flexible to your needs.
• In-Home Companion/Caregiver Relief: Visit with patients in their homes – read to them and provide socialization. This allows the caregiver to leave the home to run errands. Shifts are flexible to your schedule, usually 3-4 hours per week.
• Pet Therapy, Massage Therapy, Hair Stylist, Barber: Use your special skills and experience to create a unique volunteer role that suits your needs. Shifts can be flexible to accommodate your schedule.
• Sewing/Crafts: Great for groups or individuals! Sewing skills are not required. Complete projects at your local group meetings, at our monthly sewing meetings, or in the comfort of your own home.

Orientation and training are provided prior to placement. Opportunities are available throughout our service area including Johnson, Miami, Douglas, Franklin, Linn, Anderson and Wyandotte counties.

Hospice Volunteer Requirements:

• AGE: 18 years or older
• TIME COMMITMENT: A minimum of one year of continuous volunteer service
• BACKGROUND CHECK: A criminal background check must be successfully completed
• TRAINING: Attendance at Hospice Volunteer Training is required
• RESTRICTIONS: Volunteer positions may not be used to fulfill court-ordered community service
• HEALTH CLEARANCE: Volunteers are required to complete various health screenings prior to service (TB, MMRV). Volunteers are also required to receive an annual flu vaccine (or wear a mask during flu season from November through April).
• CONFIDENTIALITY: Volunteers are required to maintain confidentiality in their volunteer service

How to Apply:

• Download an application here.
• Please mail this application or drop it off in person to:Olathe Health Hospice Care
  Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
  Southpark Medical Plaza
  20920 W. 151st St, Suite 204
  Olathe, KS 66061
  

You should be contacted within 14 days of receipt of the application. If you are not contacted within 14 days, please call the Hospice office at 913-355-8515.

Student Hospice Volunteers

We have opportunities for student volunteers at the Hospice House. Click here for details.