Hospice volunteers are trained to provide support and companionship to hospice clients and their families. The VNA Hospice program welcomes as volunteers all persons aged 18 and older who have successfully completed an interview process, an orientation session and 38 hours of training.

Here is all the information you need to start your journey in this most rewarding work.

1. Click the following link to open and print the Hospice Volunteer Job Description.

Please review the job description carefully. If you have questions regarding any aspect of the volunteer work, call Joseph Lumello, M.A. at 831-758-8243, ext. 3062, or email jclumell@ccvna.com.

Hospice Volunteer Job Description

2. Click the following link to complete and submit the online Hospice Volunteer Application form.

This application is vital in our understanding you as an individual, so it is worth your while to take some time and compose your thoughts before answering the essay questions honestly and thoughtfully.

The application can be filled out online and submitted electronically by using the Submit button at the bottom, or it can be printed and mailed to the address on the form. Please note that we cannot accept applications via fax.

Hospice Volunteer Application

3. Click the following link to the Hospice Volunteer Reference form and print three of the forms.

Complete the top part of each Hospice Volunteer Reference Request form. The bottom half of the forms need to be completed by the individuals/organizations you’ve selected as references. Please instruct those individuals/organizations to mail the forms directly back to the Visiting Nurse Association. Volunteer Reference Forms submitted directly by the prospective volunteer WILL NOT be accepted.

Volunteer Reference Request


After we have received your application and reference forms, they will be reviewed. You will receive a confirmation letter further explaining the process. Thank you for considering the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice as your volunteer experience.

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