Volunteer Services

There are many opportunties to volunteer for hospice that are appropriate for community groups and faith communities.

Care Shawl Project

Instructors and instructions are available to get you started or just to hang out with you and keep you in stitches. If you are new to this project, you need either knitting needles (size 11 or 13 [beginners will prefer an 11]; can be circular or straight) or size ‘M', ‘N' or ‘P' crochet hook and approx. 555 yards of washable worsted or chunky cotton/poly blend yarn for knitting; a half skein more for crochet. Any age welcome.

Loving Hugs Project

Volunteers create blankets to be given to children of our hospice patients. Thanks for a generous donation we have fleece available for individuals or groups who would like to create blankets for this program. This project is ideal for individuals who would like to work at home, or for a group (family reunion attendees, a scout troop, shut-ins, ladies week at the beach, etc.)

Marketing Referral Gifts

Our marketing department always need volunteers to tie bows, bake cookies, fill candy jars and wrap gifts. This can be done in our office or at home and is ideal for both individuals and groups.

Paper Slam!

Are you looking for a project for a teenager? Looking to get out and meet new people while making a difference? Join the Paper Slam! This project is completed at the main office in Durham and involves putting together admission packets for all of the clinical programs.

If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities please call Carolyn Colsher at 919-479-0385 or email her at carolyn.colsher@duke.edu.