Acupuncture. Certified acupuncture practitioners offer treatments at the HospiceCare Center and in patients’ homes to calm, alleviate pain, and encourage sleep.
Administrative. Assist staff with mailings, data entry, and special projects at our Boulder, Lafayette, or Longmont offices.
Adult Grief Group Facilitators. Co-facilitate grief groups to help adults cope with grief. Previous group facilitation experience preferred.
Aromatherapy. Volunteers are trained to incorporate essential oils into therapies or diffuse them into the air to manage symptoms.
Bereavement. Bereavement volunteers support family members by offering a listening ear and comforting presence for up to 13 months after the loss of a loved one.
Comfort Touch. Hospice volunteers receive training in Comfort Touch, a gentle, deeply relaxing technique that combines a nurturing form of acupressure and energy work.
Craniosacral Therapy. Craniosacral therapists are utilized to apply light touch to the head, neck, spine, feet and joints to promote deep relaxation and reduce anxiety and depression.
Education/Outreach. Volunteers make presentations and host booths at community events on behalf of HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties.
Fund Development. Help plan and produce special events throughout the year to raise funds that enable high quality services for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
Hair Stylists/Barbers. We encourage licensed hairstylists and barbers to consider sharing their time and talents to pamper patients in their homes.
Healing Circles Group Facilitators. Work with licensed staff counselors to help children, teens, and their families cope with grief.
Home Repair/Maintenance. Volunteers provide minor home repairs, including safety grab bar installation, leaky faucet repair, building and installation of basic wheelchair ramps, and many other household jobs. The patient and family are responsible for purchasing the materials, but the service is free of charge.
Massage Therapy. Registered therapists and interns give gentle massages on a voluntary basis to patients and family members.
Music. Talented musicians are invited to offer soothing music tailored to patients’ preferences. Volunteers help by identifying favorite music to stimulate memories and conversation.
Patient Care. Volunteers offer companionship to patients, run errands, complete chores, and provide respite so family members can take care of other responsibilities or simply relax.
Pet Companion. Trained hospice volunteers visit patients with their pet therapy-certified companions.
Thrift Shop. Volunteers sort and price merchandise, organize and display items, cashier, greet customers, and pick up donations in the community.