It is the policy of BIG HORN HOSPICE that volunteers play a critical role in the provision of Hospice services. Important responsibilities are a part of this role and must be taken seriously in order to maintain quality care.

A Hospice volunteer will:

1. Be receptive to, and in agreement with, the Hospice philosophy.


2. Have sufficient maturity to meet obligations undertaken.


3. Be in good physical and emotional health.
1. Obtain annual TB testing (See HFU Employee Infection Control Policies)


4. Reside in Hospice service area. Be able to provide his/her own transportation and have liability insurance coverage on it.


5. Complete Hospice training program, or present documentation of training completed elsewhere, to Volunteer Coordinator.


6. Respect confidentiality of all contacts made with Hospice patients and families, and the information conveyed by Hospice staff, or through reading of Hospice medical records.


7. Follow instructions given by Volunteer Coordinator in recording time and activities.


8. Inform the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible if unable to continue to work with a client.


9. Attend monthly volunteer discussion meetings, which are an essential part of coordination of care for hospice patients. The minimum requirement is 3 programs of inservice per year.


10. Each volunteer will be considered on an individual basis and will be "matched" as appropriate with the patient/family requiring services.


11. Volunteer has the option to decline any assignment.