In-Home volunteers offer respite care to relieve the primary care person. Volunteers also offer emotional and practical support, including:

• light housekeeping tasks
• meal preparation
• companionship
• errands
• transportation

Hospice volunteers provide a consistent supportive presence for the entire family. By utilizing a blend of professional and volunteer skills, the Hospice staff offers a comprehensive, integrated care program capable of giving specialized and sensitive volunteer support to clients and their families at no charge. This is made possible by:

• A small paid staff who train and facilitate the services of 50 to 70 consistently active in-home volunteers;
• Working in cooperation with home health agencies and many other existing community service programs and facilities; and
• The generous financial support of local individuals, organizations, and the business community.

Hospice In-Home Volunteer Training is open to all interested persons and is offered twice annually. This inclusive 24-hour training covers communication skills, hospice history and philosophy,family dynamics, the grief process, life review and reminiscence, relaxation techniques, cultural and spiritual issues, and all aspects of the role of the volunteer.

To view upcoming training dates, click here!

If interested, please contact Sonnie Brown@ 805-544-2266 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .