Volunteer With Us
Make a difference by becoming a Halifax Health – Hospice volunteer.
Founded in 1979 by volunteers, Halifax Health – Hospice relies on over 600 adult and teen volunteers to care for patients and their families. Our volunteers receive specialized training and have undergone a background check. Ongoing support and continuing education is also provided.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities and volunteer orientation at Halifax Health – Hospice, please contact Volunteer Services at 386.425.4674.
Explore Our Volunteer Opportunities
Patient | Family Volunteers
Patients in homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and care centers often need a caring individual to offer companionship, read to them, write letters or do a life review.
Resale Shop Volunteers
Volunteers assist staff by sorting and pricing donated items, ringing in sales, and arranging merchandise.
Administrative | Clerical Volunteers
Volunteers help with a variety of office functions such as mailings, data entry, telephoning and filing, as well as greeting and assisting visitors in the care centers.
Culinary Volunteers
Volunteers prepare nutritious and appealing home-cooked meals for patients in the care centers.
Bereavement Volunteers
Volunteers provide support to people who have lost a family member or friend. Volunteers assist staff with memorial services, bereavement telephone calls or help in the Lawrence E. Whelan Begin-Again Children’s Grief Centers.
Community Outreach Volunteers
Volunteers staff information tables at health fairs and events in the community. Volunteers also help raise funds for Halifax Health – Hospice in the community.
Testimonials
The training has been invaluable – something you can use with your own life experiences.
Eloise Crockett, Halifax Health – Hospice volunteer
It’s a joy and an honor to help our patients and families. I get more than I could ever give.
Pat Noe, Halifax Health – Hospice volunteer