Volunteers are essential members of our teams

We operate the largest hospice volunteer program in Montgomery County, now expanded into Prince George’s County. Volunteers enhance our care with compassion and dedication, working alongside skilled hospice professionals and bereavement counselors.

We offer diverse opportunities for volunteers to grow, give back, and support patients and families.

Become a Volunteer

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please complete the application below. A member of our Volunteer Services team will contact you with more information. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have access to reliable transportation. Note that the trainings do fill up. It is important that you call first before filling out all the forms below.

Applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Volunteer Application: Submit the form online, or it may be printed, completed, and returned to us by mail.
  • Two Non-Family References: References should be asked to complete and mail the forms directly to Montgomery Hospice and Prince George’s Hospice’s Rockville office.
  • Physician’s Statement: Only required for applicants who would like to volunteer in patient care; this form should be printed, completed, and returned to us by mail.

Applicants will also do an in-person interview.

Mailed materials, including the two references and the physician’s statement for prospective patient care volunteers, should be sent to:

Montgomery Hospice
Attn: Volunteer Services
1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100
Rockville MD 20850

Call the Volunteer Services Department at 301-921-4400 with any questions.

Volunteer Training

Volunteers complete a comprehensive training covering:

  • The role of volunteers and the hospice philosophy
  • HIPAA and compliance
  • Spiritual care and ethics
  • Grief, communication, safety, and self-care

Training includes two days in-person, plus online modules. Ongoing education and coaching are offered throughout the year.

Ways to Help

Provide companionship and respite to caregivers. Tasks may include friendly visits, running errands, light chores, or simply listening. Volunteers visit weekly in private homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and at Casey House.

Visit patients with certified therapy animals through partnerships with PAL, POW, and TDI.

Offer support to families after a loved one’s passing. Volunteers may send sympathy cards or assist with mailings, working closely with professional grief counselors.

Support pediatric patients and their families by playing with siblings, helping with memory projects, or organizing birthday celebrations.

Assist with community education and fundraising events to expand awareness and access to care.

Support daily operations at our Rockville office and Casey House with tasks like data entry, greeting visitors, and answering phones.

Provide holistic care, such as Reiki, Comfort Touch®, or bedside singing as part of the Threshold Choir.