End of Life Doula Volunteer
Make a Meaningful Difference
Join our compassionate community of end-of-life doulas and provide vital support to those on their final journey. Your presence, care, and empathy can offer comfort to individuals and families during a profound and meaningful time.
Benefits of Becoming an End-of-Life Doula
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Specialized Training: Gain access to Kansas City Hospice’s ongoing education opportunities, including advanced training through the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium and other reputable programs.
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Skill Development: Enhance your skills in active listening, emotional support, and end-of-life care planning, making you a more effective caregiver.
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Mentorship and Collaboration: Work alongside experienced social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals who will guide and mentor you.
What You Can Offer
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Emotional Support: Provide a comforting presence and offer companionship during a vulnerable time.
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Lasting Memories: Facilitate meaningful conversations and legacy projects to create cherished memories for patients and their loved ones.
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Valuable Skills: Receive specialized training in end-of-life care, building expertise that benefits both you and those you serve.
Where Do Doulas See Patients?
End-of-life doulas provide care in:
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Private homes
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Long-term care facilities
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Kansas City Hospice House™
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NorthCare Hospice House
Your care can make a profound difference—become an end-of-life doula today.
Onboarding Requirements
At this time our volunteer orientation for most roles is through a self-paced, all-digital format.
Volunteer interviews may be conducted virtually or in person, but there will be an opportunity to visit and get to know your volunteer coordinator during the onboarding process.
Onboarding Requirements:
-Virtual volunteer training (approximately 12 hours of self-guided volunteer training)
-KC Hospice volunteer onboarding powerpoint (1 hr)
-TB skin test (provided by KC Hospice at Meritas Health)
-Series of background checks
-Drivers Licence
-Auto Insurance
-Additional KCH&PC paperwork (i.e. volunteer agreement)
-Interview with a volunteer coordinator
-Job-specific training as needed
-End of Life Doula role requires shadowing a series of team members)
-Must have EOLD training or certification from a recognized/creditable program
If you have any questions about any of the information above, please contact Melissa Basgall, Manager of Volunteer Services, at mbasgall@kchospice.org. Otherwise, please complete the application and the volunteer coordinator associated with the volunteer job opening will be in touch shortly with next steps.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care.
