Volunteering

The Extraordinary Role of the Volunteer

Comforters … confidants … helpers. The roles are varied, the investment rewarding. Because they have committed their time to helping clients live well, our volunteers are nothing less than extraordinary. They are essential to the work we do at Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.

Hospice volunteers provide a variety of life-affirming services, from companionship and respite care to serving meals at Rose Arbor, our hospice residence. Volunteers also help in the office and with fundraising events.

While these responsibilities may seem challenging, remember – we support our volunteers with ongoing guidance and training.

One Shared Passion: A Willingness to Give

People from all walks of life volunteer with Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. From retirees and business professionals to students and those whose lives have somehow been touched by Hospice, volunteers from diverse backgrounds come to us with one shared passion: a willingness to give of themselves.

At Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, you are matched to assignments that fit your unique skills, interests and schedule. Before and during volunteering, you will receive extensive training from our professional staff. We’re here to help your volunteering experience be one you will treasure.

Volunteering Opportunities

  • Home volunteers provide client companionship, emotional support and respite for caregivers. They may also provide transportation, prepare meals, run errands and more.
  • Rose Arbor volunteers serve meals, greet visitors and visit with clients at our licensed hospice residence.
  • Grief support volunteers offer comfort and encouragement to survivors during our 13-month grief support program.
  • Development volunteers assist with special fundraising events and community education through our speakers’ bureau.
  • Clerical volunteers help in our offices by answering phones, filing, entering computer data and more.

For further information call Donna Rook, Volunteer Coordinator, at (269) 488-3935 or email at donna.rook@hospiceswmi.org.

Read about our volunteer Bette “BJ” Jeschke in the Kalamazoo Gazette here.