Applicants should be in good physical health, emotionally mature, stable, non-judgmental and have a sincere desire to help. San Diego Hospice has several types of volunteers who either work directly with patients and their loved ones or help in non-patient areas. Provide valuable services in areas such as office help, bulk mailing and special events. Work is normally scheduled between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays, at San Diego Hospice's administrative offices. Training is scheduled on an individual basis.
Hours vary by assignment.
Visit patients at home or in the Inpatient Care Center to offer respite for care givers and emotional support to the patients and their loved ones. Activities may include reading to the patient, assisting them with a hobby or simply listening. Volunteers who visit patients at home may also help by running errands, shopping for groceries, picking up medications or delivering supplies. Specialty volunteers must be appropriately licensed or certified. Volunteers give approximately three hours of service a week when they have an assignment.