Volunteer

Hospice Volunteers

Hospice volunteers play a vital part in the “circle of care” at the Aroostook House of Comfort by connecting the patient and family to the rest of the hospice care team. They have a positive impact on the patients, caregivers, and families they serve while gaining a greater appreciation for life and a sense of fulfillment in contributing to their local community. Our volunteers come from different backgrounds and bring unique qualities, skills, and diverse life experiences. Yet, everyone at the Aroostook House of Comfort is united by a passion for making a difference through deep personal connection, thoughtful words, and supportive actions helping each patient, family, and caregiver through their hospice journey.

"With my friend’s encouragement and my study, I decided to apply for volunteer work at the Aroostook House of Comfort. I was accepted and started the training. After the first night, I realized that my perception of the hospice experience was changing, and I was excited to learn more. Throughout the training sessions, I began to feel more comfortable, and by the end of the formal training, I knew I had made a good choice for volunteer service, and it is a decision that I have never regretted."

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"I chose to be a hospice volunteer because I have personally seen how hospice is such a strong support service for caregivers. In-home hospice helped my father and mother during my father's final days. My son-in-law and mother-in-law also were supported through in-home services, and while those days were not easy ones for their caregivers, it was comforting to know that the support staff was only a phone call away. When I learned that Aroostook House of Comfort would be welcoming volunteers, I knew that this was an organization I wanted to be part of. "

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Hospice Volunteers

Becoming a Hospice Volunteer

Types of Volunteering

Getting Started

Volunteer Training

Volunteer Stories & Testimonials