Hospice of the Calumet Area has several important roles filled by our volunteers.  These volunteers are men and women, young and old, from the communities that we serve.

All volunteers undergo screenings, free training, and orientation to the Hospice philosophy of care.

Patient Companion Volunteer— 16 hr. training required

Visiting patients at home, these volunteers provide short relief periods for the family.

Riley Residence Volunteer— Patient companion training required

Volunteers at the Riley Residence, Hospice of the Calumet Area’s 8 bedroom inpatient facility, assist with meal preparation, companionship visits, greeting visitors, answering telephones and other household duties.  Helping hands are especially needed here weekends and evenings for 4 hour shifts.

Vigil Volunteers— Patient companion training required plus 4 hr. additional training required

These individuals stay at the bedside of those patients who would otherwise be alone during the last hours of life.

Bereavement Volunteer— 16 hr. patient companion training plus 4 hr. grief training required.

This group maintains contact with Hospice families, either through personal visits or regularly scheduled telephone calls throughout the grieving process.

Office Volunteer— Hospice 101 required

These volunteers give many hours of assistance in our hospice office providing much needed clerical help.

Community Relations Volunteer— Training provided

These men and women are members of our Speaker’s Bureau, presenting Hospice            information to various local clubs, groups and organizations.