Teen Volunteering

Making a difference.

Our teen volunteers assist staff and visit with patients and families in our inpatient care homes once a week for two hours. Volunteering with Hospice of the Valley can even be a springboard to a career in healthcare and serving others.

What's in it for you?

Community service hours for your high school, National Honor Society or other club.
Training that will prepare you to interact with patients and their families.
Experience in a professional setting with a leading nonprofit hospice.
Fulfillment from making a personal connection with a patient.

In addition, high school seniors with 50 hours of service as a Hospice of the Valley volunteer are eligible to apply for college scholarships through our Teen Scholarship Program.

Teen volunteer training is offered in October, February and June. Applications are open until a month prior to training.
Space is limited. Applications are accepted based on availability.
A wide range of remote projects also are available as an alternative to in-person volunteering.

Teen Volunteer

What's required?

You must be a high school student residing in Maricopa County.
A commitment to volunteering 2 hours per week.
An interest in visiting and spending time with patients.
Completion of a one-day orientation.

Apply Now!

Teen Volunteer Program

Open the door to a life-changing experience, career exploration and interaction with great people of all ages.

Teen Volunteer Testimonials

In Their Own Words

NHI VAN

"Hospice is a place where I feel like it's my second family. Knowing that I can help other people, especially at the end of their lives, is really amazing. It makes you smile from the Inside out."

KARA SMITH

“When my initial visit was over with my patient, he made me promise I would come back. Sharing stories, reading and just being together with someone who deeply appreciates the time we spend with them makes being an HOV volunteer a unique experience. Even though I spend one hour a week with my patient, to him it is timeless.”