Volunteer Opportunities

There are many ways to support Hospice Hawaii’s work in the community. By volunteering your time and efforts, you can make a difference in someone’s life. And sometimes, that difference is you.

Volunteers contribute to the quality of patient care and bereavement support for families. They are specially trained and educated in the hospice philosophy and in direct patient care. Our volunteer opportunities encourage professional growth and personal awareness of Hospice Hawaii principles and values.

More than 200 volunteers work in almost every department, sharing Hospice Hawaii’s mission and contributing more than 4,000 hours of service each year. They bring to their volunteer work an enthusiasm and dedication that money cannot buy. New volunteers are accepted on an on-going basis to fulfill the ever evolving needs of Hospice Hawaii and the patients served.

• Patient Visitor Volunteer - Provides companionship, respite, chores, errands and light physical care for patients and families.
• Creative Arts Volunteer - Provides support through art or music. Relevant creative arts background is preferred, but not required.
• Bereavement Volunteer - Provides continued support to Hospice Hawaii families through telephone calls and/or visits. May assist with bereavement support groups, memorial services, and children’s bereavement camp.
• Office Volunteer - Provides filing, computer data entry, typing, telephone, and bulk mailing support.
• Speaker’s Bureau Volunteer - Educates the community about Hospice Hawaii and our services. Assists with special events and community awareness projects such as displays at senior fairs and other events.
• Community Representative Volunteer - Assists marketing & development staff at special educational or fundraising events such as community outreach presentations or benefit fundraiser wine tasting, and silent auction.
• Professional Volunteer - Provides leadership to the organizations as a member of Hospice Hawaii’s Board of Directors or other professional services such as notary, massage therapy, reiki, and healing touch.
• Internships and Practicuum - Available for nursing, social work, and continuing pastoral education students.

Become a Hospice Hawaii Volunteer

Volunteers play an important role in Hospice Hawaii’s care team and the need for volunteers grows each year.

• Complete the application by filling out the e-form below. For questions please call Volunteer Department at 808-924-9255 or to request a paper application.
• Attend an interview and orientation session to Hospice Hawaii.
• Identify the opportunities you feel would best your talents and interest.
• Attend the appropriate comprehensive training session for your volunteer role