Volunteer Services

Hospice volunteers are men and women of all ages and backgrounds. All have a desire to make a difference in someone else’s life by sharing their time, special talents and compassion with those who are dealing with a terminal illness.

Hospice volunteers may sit with a patient so the caregiver can make a doctor’s appointment, a trip to the store, take a break or take a nap. They might cook the evening meal, sweep the floor, run errands, or sometimes most importantly sit bedside and be a quiet, comforting presence. Hospice volunteers provide valuable clerical assistance to the staff in the Hospice office and participate in the bereavement services offered to family members after the death of their loved one.

Opportunities also exist for Hospice volunteers to participate in patient and family services unique to Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake such as our “Life is a Celebration” Dinner Parties, Tuck In Service, 11th Hour Program and “PAWS with Heart” Dog Program.

Training is provided each spring and fall, free of charge.

If you are interested in becoming a Hospice Volunteer, please contact the Volunteer Services Manager at 715-236-6255 .

As a volunteer partner, you will be involved with patients and visitors at the hospital who need a smile, a reassuring word and a helping hand. Volunteer Partners are men and women, retirees, students, professional and homemakers.

The amount of time you volunteer is up to you. Many people volunteer once or twice a week for 4 hours a day—some more and others less.

Volunteer opportunities exist in numerous departments within the hospital with a wide selection of duties and shift times; allowing us to conveniently place you in a position well suited to your lifestyle and interests.

If you are interested in joining our Volunteer Partner program, please contact the Volunteer Services Manager at 715-236-6255.