At Hospice of the Northwest, volunteers are more than just helpers—they are an essential part of our care team. Whether sitting with patients to offer comfort and companionship or supporting administrative tasks behind the scenes, volunteers bring warmth and compassion to everything they do.
In 2024 alone, our dedicated volunteers made a profound difference by:
- Visiting patients in person nearly 800 times
- Making over 5,000 calls to patients and families
- Providing 14.6% of all patient care hours (far exceeding Medicare’s 5% requirement)
- Saving Hospice of the Northwest more than $245,000 in labor costs
Beyond these numbers, the heart of volunteer work lies in the compassionate connections they build. Volunteers play a key role in hospice care by:
- Visiting patients and families to offer companionship and respite
- Making weekly phone calls to ensure patients have what they need for the weekend
- Sitting vigil with patients and their loved ones in the final hours of life
- Providing in-home pet care and assisting with re-homing agreements
- Supporting fellow Veterans through peer connections and pinning ceremonies
- And so much more
Volunteers remind us that hospice care is not just about medical support—it’s about human connection. We thank your volunteers for their patience, kindness, and dedication, and for being vital part of the care we provide.
To learn more about volunteering or to apply, please scan the QR code or visit www.HospiceNW.org/Volunteer/.