Volunteer Services
The Difference
All volunteers make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.
In-Home and Grief Volunteers comfort and support patients and families during a significant time in their lives.
Friends of Hospice, Fundraising and Thrift Store Volunteers help make it possible for Snowline Hospice to provide high quality care to all people in need, without charging for our services.
Administrative Support and Special Projects Volunteers help keep costs down by assisting staff with office operations.
All volunteers contribute to the health and well-being of the community by supporting the work of Hospice in whatever way they choose.
Snowline Hospice of El Dorado County, Inc. is a community based, nonprofit agency established in 1981 and is a licensed and Medicare certified Hospice. We serve the communities within western El Dorado County.
Why Volunteer?
Hospice is a philosophy of care for people who are nearing the end of their lives. The emphasis is on comfort care rather than curative treatment.
Volunteers make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.
The operation of any Hospice greatly depends on the work of volunteers. They help care for patients and families and provide valuable time in support of fundraising activities and in the running of the office itself.
There are many ways a volunteer may lend his or her talents, each offering different levels of time commitment.
Need more good reasons to
volunteer?
Get a Volunteer Application
(in printable PDF format)
For more information email the
Director of Clinical Volunteers, or call 530-621-7820.
In-Home Volunteers
Usual time commitment: up to 4 hours per week.
Relieve caregivers so they can get away from the house to do errands and keep appointments.
Transport patients to medical appointments.
Provide companionship.
Run errands and help with light chores.
May take their pets - screened by the Pet Visitation Program - to visit patients at home or in skilled nursing facilities.
*32-hour
training course provided.
Bereavement Volunteers
Usual time commitment: 4-6 hours per month.
Services may include: assistance at grief support groups for families, adults and teens, and providing phone support to families.
32-hour training course provided.
Administrative Support Volunteers
Usual time commitment: 4-12 hours per month.
Services include routine office tasks.
Orientation provided.
Fundraising Volunteers
Usual time commitment: as needed.
Services may include: assistance with our annual Light-A-Life Christmas tree event, assembly and labeling of newsletters and other mailings, and participation at health fairs and holiday activities for hospice families.
Orientation provided.
Thrift Store Volunteers
Usual time commitment: 4 hour shifts.
Services may include: sorting, tagging and displaying merchandise, working on sales floor, assisting customers, and repairing clothing, toys or other donations.
Half-day training course provided.
Friends Of Hospice
Usual time commitment: as needed.
This fundraising arm of Snowline Hospice regularly schedules activities including trips to Lake Tahoe, bazaars and bake sales.
Courier Volunteer
Usual time commitment: volunteer's option as
to how many days to sign up per month, one to many.
Services may include: delivering routine medications, supplies and
durable medical equipment to patient's residence. No patient care
involved.
Orientation provided.
General Support Services
Usual time commitment: varies from
ongoing to one time project.
Services may include grounds maintenance,
special events, and others as developed.
Orientation provided.
For more information email the
Director of Clinical Volunteers, or call 530-621-7820.
