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Volunteer
Become a Volunteer
Our volunteers are the heart of Hospice of Anchorage. Their time and dedication support not only our organization, but more importantly, the individuals and families in our community who are navigating the end-of-life. Being present in a space that confronts death and walking alongside others during this profound transition is a deeply meaningful experience.
For those interested in supporting individuals at end‑of‑life, we offer in‑house training to become a Compassionate Companion. Compassionate Companions are volunteers paired with a client (typically one at a time) who make in-person visits, calls, and/or text to provide comfort, presence, and emotional support for the individual and their family. Training is held quarterly, in-person, and takes about half a day (6 hours) to complete. We ask that you’re able to make a weekly commitment for at least one year. Volunteers must be 18 or older to be a Compassionate Companion.
If you’re looking for a different way to volunteer, one with more flexibility, or are under 18, we offer many other opportunities based on your interests, skills, and availability. Volunteer roles take many forms from office support and event assistance or facilitating to gardening and other hands‑on tasks that help keep our programs running smoothly.
For more information, please contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator, Krista, at krista@hospiceofanchorage.org or call 907‑561‑5322.
Become a Board Member
Hospice of Anchorage is warmly welcoming applicants to join our Board of Directors!
We’re currently seeking individuals who feel aligned with our mission and want to use their experience, skills, and community relationships to support the growth of our organization. We are especially hoping to find leaders who bring experience in project management, accounting, human resources, palliative care, nursing, or fundraising to expand our reach and strengthen our impact for Alaskans navigating end-of-life, caregiving, and grief.
Board members play a crucial role in guiding our vision, building community partnerships, and ensuring our programs remain accessible to the community at no cost. If you feel called to this work, please fill out an application today. Together, we can be a part of something deeply human and profoundly meaningful.
For more information or questions about board service, please contact our board president, Paloma, at president@hospiceofanchorage.org.
Hospice of Anchorage has served the greater Anchorage community since 1980. Our vision is a compassionate and connected community that is empowered for end-of-life via conversation, preparedness, and companionship.
Visit
Office Hours
Mon-Thurs 11AM-4PM
Clients & Caregivers:
Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
Location
2612 E Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK 99508
(Look for the brown house next to First Congregational Church.)
Connect
Phone: 907-561-5322
Fax: 907-561-0334
info@hospiceofanchorage.org
