VOLUNTEER WITH US

Help us ensure comfort and dignity for our patients and peace of mind for their families.

Support Your Community in their End of Life Journey

Alta Vita Hospice is looking for caring and compassionate people who want to make a difference in the end-of-life experience for people in their community. We are looking for volunteers in San Antonio and the surrounding areas.

Volunteering in hospice offers the gift of compassion and support to patients and their families in a key moment in their lives. Volunteers working hand in hand with our team play an essential role in our mission to provide the best care possible to our program participants.

Hospice care in the United States was founded on the compassion and dedication of volunteers, and that spirit of service continues today. In fact, Medicare regulations require hospice programs to include trained volunteers as part of the care team. Each year, more than 400,000 trained volunteers contribute over 19 million hours of service, providing vital support to patients, families, and hospice staff across the country.

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Ways to Volunteer

The smallest moments of kindness expressed by providing companionship to our patients or support for their caregivers makes a difference. 

Volunteer areas include:

  • Administrative Assistance:
    • Office assistance, making copies, prepping packets for patients or trainings, answering phones, and more
  • Patient Companionship & Human Connection:
    • Conversation, Reading, Interpretation, Singing, Playing games, and more
  • Family/Caregiver Respite & Support:
    • Run errands, perform simple house maintenance tasks, serve as a presence in the home so caregivers can have time away
  • Bereavement Support Services:
    • Writing cards and letters, assisting the team with bereavement support, and more
  • Professional Services:
    • Nail Technicians, Beauticians/Barbers, Massage Therapists, Music Therapists, Pet Therapy, Notaries, Lawyers, and more.
      • Let us know if you have a service you can offer our patients on a volunteer basis
  • Corporate Volunteering:
    • If you are looking for a group project to complete with your co-workers, please reach out to see if we have anything available

Benefits of volunteering

  • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families
  • Gain a sense of purpose and personal fulfillment
  • Learn valuable communication, caregiving, and listening skills
  • Receive specialized training and ongoing support
  • Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven care team
  • Build empathy, resilience, and perspective
  • Give back to your community in a powerful and lasting way

Requirements

A good hospice volunteer is compassionate, sensitive, and an attentive listener who offers support without judgment. Ideal volunteers are emotionally prepared for this work and have had the time and support to process and resolve any personal losses, allowing them to be fully present for patients and families. In addition, our volunteers must:

  • Pass a background check
  • Complete our 16 hours of training
  • Have a valid driver’s license and access to transportation
  • Test negative for TB

Interested in becoming a volunteer?

Interested in becomming a volunteer?

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