Volunteer Opportunities

• Patient Care
• Administrative
• Hospice Resale Shop
• Auxiliary (fundraising, special events & community outreach)

Patient Care Volunteers

Patient care volunteers work directly with patients and families. They are special people who share the hopes, fears and strengths of patients and families as they go through this experience. At a time when many patients and families feel isolated from others, a volunteer's presence can do more for them than a thousand kind words. The volunteer is a member of the hospice team who provides support such as emotional support, light errands, reading, writing letters, respite for the family and lending an ear. He/she must be at least 18 years of age and complete a screening process and a training program. The training includes topics such as ethical issues, grief support, spiritual care, and communication skills. Qualifications include: compassion, dependability, effective listening skills, a non-judgmental attitude and a respect for client confidentiality.

Administrative Volunteers

Administrative volunteers work in the office and perform various duties such as typing, answering phones, assistance with mailings, various computer tasks and special projects. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00. Our office is located in Carlsbad, CA at 5441 Avenida Encinas, Suite A. We are just west of Interstate 5 between Cannon Road and Palomar Airport Road.

Hospice Resale Shop Volunteers

Resale shop volunteers assist with customer purchases, cashiering, pricing, sorting and processing donated merchandise to support the operation of our resale shop. All proceeds from the Hospice Resale Shop go to support hospice programs and services. Our store is located in Encinitas, CA at 278-B North El Camino in the Red Robin center. Please contact the Hospice Resale Shop at 760.943.9921.

Auxiliary Volunteers

Members of the Hospice of the North Coast Auxiliary support hospice care through community awareness/education, special events and fundraising. To join the Auxiliary, complete this form or contact the Hospice of the North Coast office at 760.431.4100.

Special Events Volunteers

From planning to completion, volunteers assist with a wide variety of tasks involved in fundraising events, holiday projects and community awareness.