Volunteering at TMC Hospice
Volunteers are the heart of TMC Hospice, providing invaluable support and companionship to patients and families. Our volunteers embody our philosophy of compassionate care, enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.
Our philosophy
Meaningful care for those in need
At Peppi's House, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care for our patients and their families by sharing stories and experiences, understanding their needs by listening and offering support with openness.
We believe volunteers bring the outside world into someone who is home-bound, providing solace and comfort to a patient with a gentle touch, a quiet word or a smile.
Our volunteers are open to people's spiritual needs and are always concerned about the welfare of both the patient as well as the patient's family and friends.
If you are someone who shares this philosophy in hospice care, please continue to learn more about volunteering at TMC Hospice & Peppi's House, or fill out our volunteer application form below:
Is hospice volunteering right for you?
Hospice volunteering is a meaningful commitment, and reflecting on a few key questions can help you understand whether this role aligns with your strengths and values:
- Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
- Do you like learning new things and meeting new people?
- Are you flexible and comfortable adapting to change?
- Are you dependable and responsible?
- Do you bring compassion and a genuine dedication to the wellbeing of others?
- Have you made peace with your own mortality?
- Can you respect perspectives on death and dying that differ from your own?
- Are you able to maintain healthy boundaries and say “no” when needed?
Hospice volunteering is well suited for those who thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy connecting with others and approach their work with flexibility, empathy and positivity. Individuals who are comfortable with diverse beliefs around death and dying—while understanding their own limits—play an essential role in supporting patients and families through difficult times.
Volunteering can also be a deeply rewarding experience, giving you the opportunity to make meaningful differences in the lives of patients and their families. It offers a chance to gain a deeper understanding of life and mortality, learn new things, meet new people and contribute to your community by supporting those who need it most.
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Becoming a volunteer
How to apply
If you would like to volunteer role at TMC Hospice, please complete our Volunteer Application Form. Upon completion, you will receive an email confirming your application was successfully submitted for consideration.
Each application received is carefully reviewed. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview prior to the scheduled training. If invited to interview, you will need to provide two letters of recommendation. Applicants who are not selected to be interviewed will be notified by email. Depending on when you apply, it may take up to six months to receive a response regarding interview selection.
Training & orientation
Our hospice volunteer training program is required for all selected volunteers. This includes approximately 16 hours of combined online and classroom education, along with orientation and role-specific instruction. Based on the needs of our program, volunteers may also be required to participate in one to two training sessions per year.
Because we invest significantly in preparing our volunteers, we ask that applicants are committed to participating regularly.
Hospice volunteer roles
These volunteers work in a supportive and interactive team environment to provide support to patients, families and staff members as part of the care team at Peppi’s House. Inpatient volunteers can visit with patients and families, assist staff with patient care, prepare meals and stock supplies. They give tours, answer questions, sit with patients and talk with families. The work can be fast-paced one shift and more calm the next. Main duties for this role:
- Companionship/emotional support
- Answering call lights
- Communicating patient/family needs to staff
- Personal care assistance
- Delivering patient meals
- Folding linens
- Stocking supplies
- Straightening family rooms/light cleaning
If you have any additional questions about our volunteer hospice program, please send an email to hospicevolsvcs@tmcaz.com.
