Volunteer Opportunities

Hospice of Anchorage volunteers are people of all ages and backgrounds. They may be homemakers, business people, health care workers, professional, office workers, college students, or retired persons. What they have in common is the desire to help and the willingness to share their time and talents.

Volunteers working with patients and families complete an in-depth training. Within this training, volunteers examine their attitudes and feelings concerning death, learn about physical and emotional needs of patients as well as their families, enhance their communication and listening skills and become familiar with hospice concepts.

There are a variety of ways for volunteers to be involved. Each person works with the Volunteer Coordinator to select the opportunities that best suite their own interests, abilities and avilability. Once the commitment has been accepted, the volunteer is available during the time of illness and maintains a supportive presence throughout bereavement. Continuing Hospice of Anchorage Volunteer Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

styling hair
giving massages
preparing a meal
joining a committee
giving companionship
being a public speaker
transporting equipment
helping with health fairs
teaching computer skills
helping with office tasks
planning educational programs
helping with fundraising events
joining the Spiritual Care Team
assisting with light housekeeping
helping with errands and shopping
doing yard work or snow removal
serving on the Board of Directors
providing relief periods or 'time-out' for other caregivers

If you would like to volunteer, please click here to access our Volunteer Application Form, and fax or mail it to Hospice of Anchorage at the address below. For more information on current volunteer opportunities, call our office or e-mail audrey@hospiceofanchorage.org.

Thank you BP Alaska
for sponsoring:

Hospice of Anchorage's
2008 Volunteer Training

More information about volunteering with Hospice of Anchorage can be found in our
Newsletter, along with more information about recent and upcoming events.

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