Volunteers – The Lifeblood of Hopewell House
Death and dying are universal experiences. At Hopewell House, caring for those facing end-of-life relies on exceptional volunteers who bring a diverse array of talents, skills, and life experiences. Volunteers offer emotional, spiritual, and practical support within and around our beautiful home and its grounds. They greet visitors, sit bedside, garden, craft, knit, and quilt, prepare food, welcome visitors, provide bereavement support, and more. As a nurturing sanctuary for the dying, Hopewell House commits to growing a vibrant, inclusive volunteer community that reflects the rich cultural, linguistic, racial, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of those who come to us.
Hopewell House Timeline
- Site Renovations: Beginning June 2022
- Anticipated Reopening: Fall, 2022
Volunteer Opportunities
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All spots currently full for Fall reopening, waitlist available for Winter/Spring.
Becoming a Hopewell House Volunteer
Death and dying are universal experiences. Hopewell House seeks to engage all dimensions of diversity in our volunteers. Our goal is to create an inclusive community of volunteers who reflect the rich cultural, linguistic, racial, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of those who come to Hopewell House.
Benefits You’ll Receive from Volunteering
- Careful matching of your interests, skills, and experiences with available volunteer opportunities
- Onsite mentoring from experienced volunteers and retired Hopewell House staff
- Regular peer support circles, monthly in-services, facilitated by field and volunteer experts
- Flexibility in assignment scheduling, duration, and intensity. Supportive relationships with an exceptional care team, experts in hospice and palliative care, and other volunteers
Required Volunteer Training
- All Volunteers must complete the 10-hour culture training, except craft and gardening volunteers.
- Resident and Family support volunteers must complete an additional 8-hour training
Additional Requirements
- In person interview
- Passing a criminal background check
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Drug and TB attestation
- Food Handlers (Bedside and Kitchen Volunteers only)