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.