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Volunteer with Cascade Hospice

Serving Eugene, Springfield, and surrounding communities

Volunteers are essential to the special care hospice provides. Supporting families, visiting patients, or helping at the office, each hospice volunteer contributes greatly to the quality of life of the people we serve. As a Volunteer you are part of an interdisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care so patients can remain in the familiar surroundings of their own home.

Become a Volunteer

Cascade Hospice offers a free training program that prepares volunteers to provide emotional support and assistance to patients facing life-limiting illnesses, and their caregivers.

Download and print the application here , or call (541) 228-3081.
Applications can be mailed to:
Katherine Bragg
Cascade Hospice
2650 Suzanne Way, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97408

Those interested in attending a training are asked to contact Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at (541) 228-3081 for an application(click here to download or print an application) and to schedule an interview, the application and interview process must be completed before the training begins.

The training is split into 3 sessions, you must attend all three days. The weekend dates and times are as follows :

1st Session
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
When: Friday, February 3rd

2nd Session
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
When: Saturday, February 4th

3rd Session
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
When: Sunday, February 5th

Who are hospice volunteers?

Hospice volunteers are compassionate, reliable individuals looking to be part of a community that cares for others. If you enjoy:

Listening
Playing games or cards
Helping someone in a time of need
Spending time with wonderful people
Offering Therapeutic Touch
Sharing a story
Sharing a laugh
Providing office support
Being part of a dynamic team
Companionship

Then you would enjoy being a hospice volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Home Respite Visits
Develop a trusting relationship with a family as you see a patient at home; this four-hour weekly visit may be the only break a family member receives.

Facility Companionship Visits
Visit a patient in a care facility 1-2 times a week for an hour. Build a rapport with someone who looks forward to your visits and enjoy one-on-one time together.

Alternative Therapy Volunteer
(Acupuncture, Massage, Music, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch)
As an alternative therapy volunteer you will use your skills to make patients and family members more comfortable as they experience a disease process.

Vigil Volunteer
Vigil volunteers ensure that no one dies alone. These volunteers sit with patients during their final hours to serve "vigil" over patients who are actively dying without family members or friends present.

Bereavement
Follow up with bereaved family members over the phone after a loved one has passed. Bereavement volunteers make sure the bereaved are receiving the information and resources they need after a loved one has died.

Administrative Program Support
Put your administrative skills to good use. We have many clerical opportunities, including calling families, computer data entry, filing, and mailings.

Frequently asked Questions

Do I need prior medical or hospice experience?
No experience necessary. We provide all the training you will require for working with hospice patients.

What is the time commitment?
Depending on the area of service, hospice volunteers contribute up to four hours a week.

Is there an age requirement?
Hospice volunteers must be 21 years or older.

Who is a hospice patient?
A hospice patient is a person whose disease has progressed to the point that their doctor thinks it's likely they will die in the next six months. Hospice provides comfort care to patients as they stop curative treatments.

Contact

For more information, please contact Na'ama Schnabel, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at (541) 228-3081 or kbragg@cascadehealth.org.