Our volunteers are key to the success of Hospice & Palliative Care of the Gunnison Valley. Currently Hospice & Palliative Care has over 30 volunteers providing direct patient care, housekeeping, companionship, shopping, transportation, child care, and giving respite to the patient's primary caregiver. Volunteers also help with tasks such as fund raising and administrative support.
Due to the dedicated work of our volunteers, Hospice & Palliative Care of the Gunnison Valley saved $28,000 in 2004, $23,549 in 2005, $24,597 in 2006, and $15,964 in 2007.
All volunteers are required to attend a 15-hour training program, typically held in September. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us.
2008 New Volunteer Training Dates:
September: Tuesday 16th, Thursday 18th, Tuesday 23rd, Thursday 25th,
& Tuesday 30th 6-9 PM each evening Call 970.641.4254 to reserve your space.
Training will be held at 509 West Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, CO 81230.
Our volunteers are key to the success of Hospice & Palliative Care of the Gunnison Valley. Currently Hospice & Palliative Care has over 30 volunteers providing direct patient care, housekeeping, companionship, shopping, transportation, child care, and giving respite to the patient's primary caregiver. Volunteers also help with tasks such as fund raising and administrative support.