"I give my time for other volunteer service, but Hospice By The Bay is the crown jewel." ~ A Hospice By The Bay Volunteer
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Support Hospice By The Bay as a Direct Care or Organization Support Volunteer! Review the following opportunities to see how you can help. Then, click here to complete our online Volunteer Information Request Form. We’ll contact you soon once you submit the form.
Direct Care Volunteer Positions include Patient Care and Complementary Care These volunteers attend a comprehensive training to prepare to help patients and families at home or in nursing and residential facilities. View upcoming training dates in Marin, San Francisco and Santa Rosa and Sonoma in our Community Event Calendar.
Patient Care: Part of the Hospice care team, they visit patients' homes to offer companionship, relief time for caregivers, help with errands, transportation to appointments or grocery shopping.
Complementary Care: Certified or specially trained practitioners use their skills to nurture the physical and emotional well-being of a patient. Previous experience with chronic illness, cancer patients or the elderly is required. Must possess appropriate certification and previous training in:
gentle massage
energy work
animal-assisted activity
therapeutic music activity
Organization Support Volunteers In a Variety of Positions Training for these positions is ongoing.
Administrative & Office Support - Provide general office skills and support, such as filing, clerical and computer input. (Larkspur office)
Receptionists - Greet and direct visitors at our reception areas. (Larkspur office)
Bookstore/Thrift Stores - Help staff our thrift stores San Rafael and Novato, or used book store in Corte Madera, by serving customers, decorating and organizing merchandise.
Event Volunteers - Help organize and/or staff fundraising and other events throughout the year.
Special Projects - Needed during various times of the year, such as our Marin gift wrap fundraiser each December; Sewing stuffed animals for grieving children as part of our Comfort Bear Project; volunteers for the annual Camp Erin Oakland/Bay Area grief support camp.
