AccentCare Hospice

Mission

"To provide the highest quality end‑of‑life palliative and comfort care to our patients through a compassionate, interdisciplinary team that includes medical, social, spiritual, and volunteer support."

Volunteer Duties

Volunteers play a meaningful role in bringing comfort, dignity, and connection to patients and families. Duties may include:

  • Visiting patients in their homes or nursing facilities
  • Offering companionship and conversation to patients who may feel lonely, anxious, or fearful
  • Playing cards or games, reading aloud, listening to music, or simply sitting and being present
  • Providing respite support by sitting with patients while caregivers attend to personal needs or errands
  • Assisting with or leading group activities in nursing homes, such as:
    • BINGO and games
    • Social hours
    • Painting nails, crafts, or themed activities
  • Fulfilling one‑time special requests when appropriate
  • Vigil support for patients nearing end of life
  • Administrative and office support
  • Remote volunteer opportunities by phone for:
    • Circle of Care check‑ins
    • Bereavement support calls
  • Pet therapy support (certified teams)

Group Volunteering Opportunities

Group volunteers provide connection, presence, and shared moments of joy for our patients. These opportunities focus on companionship and emotional support, including:

  • Visiting patients as a group to socialize, talk, laugh, or share music
  • Supporting group activities in facilities
  • Participating in Legacy Projects, helping patients reflect on and share their life stories

All group volunteers must:

  • Be 15 years of age or older

Legacy Program - Bringing a Life Story to Light

One of our most meaningful volunteer opportunities is the Legacy Program. Through gentle conversation, listening, and creative support, volunteers help patients:

  • Share their life stories, memories, values, and wisdom
  • Reflect on meaningful moments, lessons learned, and cherished relationships
  • Create keepsakes such as:
    • Written stories or letters
    • Recorded memories
    • Memory books or guided life reflections

These legacy projects become treasured gifts for families, allowing a patient’s voice, story, and love to live on for generations after their passing. Volunteers are not expected to be writers or artists — only compassionate listeners with open hearts.

Volunteer Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Completion of a volunteer application
  • Background check (required for all roles)
  • Drug screening and TB testing (required for direct patient care roles)

Training

  • All training is provided
  • No prior experience necessary
  • Volunteers are fully supported and matched according to comfort level and interests

Time Commitment

  • Flexible and individualized
  • Volunteers are typically matched with specific patient(s)
  • Most visits are about one hour per week, or as agreed upon by the volunteer and patient
  • Scheduling is collaborative and respectful of everyone’s availability

 

Recommended For

Anyone with a compassionate heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the life of someone nearing the end of their journey.

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Creating meaningful human connection during a sacred time
  • Knowing you helped someone feel seen, heard, and valued
  • Offering families a lasting piece of their loved one’s story
  • Personal fulfillment, purpose, and emotional growth

Volunteer Flexibility:
Volunteers may transfer between AccentCare Hospice locations if they relocate during their educational journey, allowing continued service and growth without interruption.

Contact Info:

MyKaylee Farnam
Volunteer Coordinator
AccentCare Hospice
Phone: 254-754-0404 Ext. 560413
Email: MyKayleeFarnam@accentcare.com
Website: https://accentcare.com/resource/volunteer/