Volunteer Services

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"Visiting Bud and Margaret was one of the most life-giving experiences I've had. Hospice clients are among the greatest blessings life has to offer."

-Volunteer

Hospice Care of

Southwest Michigan

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 fund raising and community events.

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

Volunteer Newsletter:
Click on the newsletter picture to view a PDF brochure.

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 spend time with clients at our licensed hospice residence.

Grief support volunteers offer comfort and encouragement to survivors during our 13-month grief support program through individual contact or group facilitation.

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 more information about volunteering or our services, call (269) 345-0273. You can also complete a volunteer application on our website.

Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 222 North Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007

269-345-0273 - Fax 269-345-8522