Why volunteer at Legacy?

Healthcare Impact Icon Volunteering is an impactful and rewarding way to contribute to our community while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.

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As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to support patients, families and staff and make a positive difference in their lives.

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Other perks for volunteering vary by location and may include meal allowances, group discounts, vaccines, and more.

Volunteering with Legacy Hospice Services can change your life and the lives of others. Whether it's a gentle smile, holding a patient’s hand or giving a much-needed break for the family, hospice volunteers are rewarded with the appreciation of those they serve. We offer a free, comprehensive training program that includes information on symptom management, communication, family dynamics, grief, spiritual care, and body mechanics.

Volunteer Opportunities

Respite and friendly visitor volunteers

  • Offer comfort and reassurance
  • Read to patients
  • Care for patients
  • Help patients with favorite activities
  • Offer a listening ear
  • Prepare a snack
  • Help with household tasks
  • Help patients take walks

Vigil volunteers

  • Provide a calm presence
  • Talk and listen
  • Share silence
  • Provide healing touch
  • Read religious or inspirational text
  • Help with rituals
  • Tell stories
  • Share music

Apply to volunteer at Legacy Hospice Services

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Volunteering with pet pals program through Legacy Hospice Services

Pet Pals Program volunteers

  • Transport animals to and from the veterinarian or groomer 
  • Pick up and deliver supplies
  • Change litter boxes or cages
  • Walk animals 

Administrative volunteers 

  • Work in the office 
  • Telephone families 
  • Help with special events or groups
     
     

Specialized Services
Note: Volunteers must be licensed or certified to provide these specialized services.

  • Massage therapy
  • Pet therapy
  • Music Therapy

We Honor Veterans

  • Veteran volunteers offer veteran patients support, reassurance and building a bond at the end of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age requirement to volunteer?
Volunteers must be a minimum age of 16 to work in an office and 18 years for direct patient care.

What is the expected commitment for volunteers?
All volunteers are expected to make a one-year commitment to volunteer service. Patient care volunteers doing respite/friendly visitors go out once a week for up to 4 hours.

What is the process of becoming a volunteer?
Turn in an application. Schedule an online interview on Teams. Schedule an appointment with Employee Health. Do all assigned training materials and return required paperwork. Schedule a one on one on Teams and attend an in-person patient care day.

Do I need to be vaccinated?
Volunteers are required to be fully immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, TB and Hep B. *Formal vaccine declinations are offered and accepted through the Employee Health office*

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If you have any other questions, please call Lori Cannon at 503-220-1000

  

Step 1

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Complete an application

After we receive your application, you will be called to schedule an interview.

Apply to volunteer at Legacy Hospice Services

Step 2

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Attend in-person orientation
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Schedule online training

Step 3

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Complete compliance paper
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Complete background check

Step 4

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Health screening (with TB test)

  • Required Vaccines:
    - MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
    - Chickenpox (varicella)
    - T-Dap (tetanus)
    - Hepatitis B
    - COVID-19*
    - Flu (influenza)*
    * Declination accepted