Become A Volunteer

Patients can request volunteer help for a wide range of support activities. Be a volunteer and make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

Our volunteer program staff are happy to discuss your interests and find the right volunteer opportunity for you. There are both short and long term opportunities, and in every case training is provided at no cost.

Hospice Training for volunteers delivering direct services to patients and families is 35 hours, spanning over several weeks. If you've been trained as a volunteer at a different hospice, you can also volunteer at Seacoast Hospice. Teens aged 16-19 are also trained by Seacoast Hospice to work with hospice patients.

For those volunteers who wish to provide indirect service such as administrative and fundraising, only a short orientation is required.

"Everyone can be great because anyone can serve.
You don't have to have a college degree to serve.
You only need a heart full of grace.";
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

People volunteer for many reasons, some more obvious than others. There's something for everyone to think about in the following list.

Help others and the community. This comes to mind first, but you'll see in the list that not all reasons to volunteer are selfless (and that's okay!)

Enjoy something you love. Volunteer opportunities exist everywhere. And when you volunteer at Seacoast Hospice, we'll help to find a way you can use your skills to the fullest degree

Achieve new status and self-esteem. Besides good feelings within us, a volunteer position can create a new title or position of responsibility than may not be available in your workplace.

Expand social and professional networks. Many people use volunteer activities to meet interesting people who share their interests and may even need their professional skills.

Develop new skills and demonstrate existing talents. We offer specialized training for volunteers and your accomplishments as a volunteer can be as noteworthy as those that occur on the job.

Polish a resume. Adding volunteer activities shows a commitment to working for others and experience in a particular field.

Connect with someone you love. Couples or families who volunteer together gain a sense of deep satisfaction from doing something good for others and sharing the experience.

Our volunteer department will gladly talk to you about opportunities at Seacoast Hospice.
Please call 1-800-416-9207

Upcoming Training Sessions
Spring Volunteering Training begins on Thursday, April 17 in Portsmouth and ends June 19th. Training sessions will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Fall Volunteering Training begins on Monday, September 8 and ends November 6th. Training sessions will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

For more information regarding these sessions please contact Donna Lawrence, Coordinator of Volunteers at 603.778.7391 or dlawrence@seacoasthospice.org.

Orientation for Hospice Volunteers and Community Members:
Seacoast Hospice orientation dates:

May 20, 2008	4-6:30pm
August 12, 2008	4-6:30pm

Volunteer Orientation
On May 20, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. orientation for those interested in learning more about becoming a hospice volunteer will be held at Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH. This orientation will introduce you to the many opportunities available to volunteers at Seacoast Hospice. For more information please contact Donna Lawrence at 603.778.7391 or dlawrence@seacoast hospice.org.