Cleveland Clinic Hospice Care Center

Cleveland Clinic Hospice believes that no one facing a life-limiting illness needs to walk alone. Volunteers are an integral part of the journey and one hour a week can change two lives; a person on their final journey and yours. Please consider serving in one of our hospice volunteer roles.

Volunteer Program Requirements

All volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Individuals who would like to be considered for a volunteer assignment are required to complete the Cleveland Clinic Volunteer Services application and onboarding. Onboarding includes a background check, fingerprinting, review of policies and procedures, and TB test (at no cost to the volunteer). Based on the desired role, other requirements may apply.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Patient and family support

    Make weekly visits with patients at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, at nursing facilities and in their home for socialization and companionship.

  • Respite volunteers

    Provide two to three hours of time as needed in the patient's home to give the primary caregiver time for self-care.

  • Vigil volunteers

    Receive special training and sit at the bedside of an actively dying patient to provide a peaceful presence.

  • Veteran Volunteers

    Serve in the We Honor Veterans program and conduct military pinning ceremonies as well as serving as veteran-to-veteran volunteers for socialization, companionship and camaraderie.

  • Clerical

    Support with the day-to-day business office needs of mailings, folder assembly, data entry, telephone calls and special projects.

  • Tuck in Call volunteers

    Make weekly courtesy calls to patients at home to check in and see if they have any needs.

  • Community/At Home volunteers

    Knit, crochet and quilt blankets for the We Honor Veterans and We Honors Nurses program as well as the birthday bag program. Community volunteers also make tray favors for meal trays; and sew a variety of items used in hospice care such as dignity shields, adult protective covers, busy bibs, hand carrots, neck pillows. Community volunteers also support the Family Kitchen at the Justin T. Rogers Care Center and more.

  • Gardens and Grounds volunteers

    Serve at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center supporting the master gardener and groundskeeper with enhancing the 17-acres of gardens and water features and support the Care Center's designation as a Natural Wildlife Preserve.

  • Caring Canine Volunteer

    Caring Canine Volunteers bring their dog to visit with patients and families to give their unconditional love and time. The dog must be trained and certified through a recognized therapy dog organization.

    • Click the link below to apply or to learn more about becoming a Cleveland Clinic Hospice volunteer, please call 216.444.9819.

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