Volunteering at Fairview Hospice
We give you an opportunity to make a difference
Fairview Hospice needs volunteers. They provide comfort, support and guidance for hospice patients and their families. Think about being a part of the Fairview Hospice care team.
Fairview Hospice needs volunteers. They provide comfort, support and guidance for hospice patients and their families. Think about being a part of the Fairview Hospice care team.Fairview Hospice is able to provide many of its services because of the generosity of our volunteers. Here are some of the volunteer opportunities:
Direct patient care volunteers
Provide respite care to give caregivers a break. This care is in either the patient’s home or nursing home. Volunteers provide companionship, socialization, emotional support, light housekeeping and run errands.
Bereavement volunteers
Assist the bereavement coordinator with follow-up calls. These calls are to the patient’s caregiver for 13 months following a death. Volunteers offer emotional support and information about grief resources.
11th Hour volunteers
Assist the family as the patient is drawing close to death. These volunteers receive special training.
Office volunteers
Assist with typing, filing, labeling, organizing and putting together mailings.
Special event volunteers
Assist with events such as Fairview Hospice’s annual memorial service and pre-holiday event.
Volunteer requirements:
- 2-4 hours each week
- No significant loss of a loved one in the past 12 months
- Completing a free training program
For more information:
Call our volunteer coordinators Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Twin Cities: 612-728-2408
Princeton area: 763-389-1923
Toll-free: 800-285-5647
To apply, fill out the Hospice volunteer application. Mail the form to the address on the form or fax it to us at
612-728-2400.
612-728-2400.
