Welcome to our Volunteer Opportunities page!
Here you will find information about a wide variety of volunteering opportunities available to support the important work of EveryStep Hospice.
Take a look around and if you see something that interests you, please fill in our online application form.
If you have any questions, please contact the Des Moines Volunteer Coordinator at 515-274-3400. For more information about EveryStep, visit everystep.org.
Patient Companionship/Support: Become part of the hospice care team! All volunteers who visit our patients receive core training to prepare them to visit hospice patients. You'll learn about hospice care, what to expect, and how to provide support to patients and families on the end-of-life journey.
Homemaking or Outdoor Work: Hospice care helps patients continue to live in the place they call home. You can help by assisting the patient and family with homemaking duties, meal preparation, pet assistance, yard clean-up or gardening.
11th Hour: During the final hours of a patient's life, 11th Hour volunteers are on hand to provide a quiet presence, companionship and support for family members. Special training is provided.
Story Book: Receive special training to record hospice patients as they read stories that can be shared for generations to come. The patient and family are given the book and recording as a memento.
Life Review: Learn how to interview patients about their lives, record those conversations and give the recordings to patients and their families for a long-lasting memories.
Music at Bedside: Many of our patients enjoy visits from volunteers who sing to them, play musical instruments, or play recorded music.
Errands & Deliveries: When patients are unable to drive themselves or family members don't live nearby, volunteers can run errands or deliver essential items to the patient’s doorstep.
Pet Therapy: You can provide comfort and support through dog visits in patient’s homes or facilities that are served by EveryStep Hospice with a Certified Therapy dog.
Barber/Cosmetology: You can offer our patients comfort, beauty and dignity while sharing your special talents and expertise.
There are many other ways you can support our hospice team and share your talents!
Office/Administrative Support: Assist with filing, data entry, stuffing envelopes, or answering phones.
Community Outreach: Help spread the word about EveryStep’s mission at community events and speaking engagements.
Baking: Provide comfort to patients, families and bereavement groups through the donation of home-made cookies, bread and other treats.
Crafting/Quilting/Sewing: Volunteer your time and talents through the creation of beautiful and functional art like handmade blankets, lap quilts and other keepsakes.
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