Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care

Allina Health's hospice organizational goal is to change the world; each day we are getting closer to reaching this goal because of the generous contributions and collective efforts of volunteers which provides improved and enhanced care to our patients and families. Widening the range of services offered, volunteers increase the hospice team's ability to meet specific needs. Volunteers make a difference in our patient's lives and in our community. We have been providing volunteer support to hospice patients and families for over 30 years in Minnesota. Last year we began service in Wisconsin, including the counties of Polk, Pierce and St. Croix. Our volunteer program provides training and features flexible volunteer opportunities to fit with your schedule and location.

Would you like to volunteer in your own community and provide support to patients and families?  

Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care volunteers visit hospice patients in their own homes or residential care facilities throughout the greater metro area and western Wisconsin. What does that entail? 

Really it’s all about giving your attentive presence to another – you focus on your assigned patient to be a “companion”.  We’re looking for people with big hearts, who are good listeners, and okay with just being quiet sometimes and sitting with a patient too.  We request that you have approximately 1-3 hours per week available whenever assigned to a patient, have good personal boundaries and the ability to keep all visits confidential. Our volunteers repeatedly tell us and others, they’ve gained so much more from this volunteer work than they have ever given.  You may offer companionship, help with errands, provide respite to caregivers, assist with writing/reading and answer other patient and family needs.  At end of life your support is greatly appreciated by our staff and those we serve!

Enjoy flexible hours and online training for your convenience, followed by a 1x interactive group wrap-up session in St. Paul.  Allina Health provides care to hospice patients in 33 counties throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

To apply online or answer any questions please go to www.allinahealth.org/hospicevolunteer

or call 612-262-7108 for more information