A community of care, offered with heart
Hopewell volunteers bring presence, compassion, and quiet dedication to every corner of this home. Together, they help hold a place where life is honored through its final chapter.
Even when our current volunteer roles are full, we want to connect with our future volunteers.
We invite you to explore the opportunities ahead, join our waitlist, and sign up for our newsletter to stay connected—we look forward to welcoming you when space becomes available.
Shared Commitments of Hopewell Volunteers
No matter how or where they serve, Hopewell volunteers share a common purpose: to offer presence, care, and support in a way that honors the dignity of every individual.
All volunteers are asked to:
- Offer a calm, compassionate presence to residents, families, staff and one another
- Support an environment of comfort, dignity, and respect at every stage of life
- Listen with attentiveness and respond with sensitivity to individual needs
- Work collaboratively with staff and volunteer team members
- Contribute to the daily rhythms of the home—whether through direct care, hospitality, or behind-the-scenes support
- Help maintain spaces that feel peaceful and welcoming
- Uphold the values and mission of Hopewell House in all interactions
- Honor confidentiality and the privacy of those in our care
- Commit to reliability and consistency in their volunteer role
Volunteer Opportunities
RESIDENT LIFE
Offer compassionate, hands-on support to residents and their loved ones—assisting with daily care, comfort, and quiet companionship.
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RESIDENT LIFE
Resident Life volunteers offer attentive care and a calm presence, helping to create a comfortable and compassionate end-of-life experience. Working alongside clinical staff, they support both residents and their loved ones with dignity, gentleness, and respect.
Responsibilities
- Partner with clinical staff to support residents’ daily needs and comfort
- Assist with mobility, positioning, and personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Support mealtimes, including serving food and assisting residents as needed
- Help maintain a calm, cared-for environment by refreshing linens and tidying personal spaces
- Assist with light household tasks such as laundry, dishes, organizing personal items, and replenishing supplies
- Accompany residents to our garden patio when possible, offering fresh air and connection to nature
- Offer quiet companionship—sitting bedside, reading aloud, sharing music, or engaging in gentle conversation
- Help create a peaceful atmosphere through attention to lighting, sound, and surroundings
- Support meaningful moments, including memory-sharing, storytelling, or viewing of photos
Commitment
- Four-hour shifts, with a minimum of two shifts per month for one year
- Shifts available daily between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Completed application and interview
- Background and reference checks
- Drug attestation
- Food Handler’s Card
- Completion of required team-specific training
Concierge & Welcome Team
Serve as the first point of connection, warmly welcoming all who enter and helping create a calm and supportive environment.
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Concierge & Welcome Team
Concierge & Welcome team volunteers serve as the first point of connection at Hopewell House, offering a warm presence and thoughtful attention to all who enter. With graciousness and care, they help create an environment where residents, families, and visitors feel received, supported, and at ease.
Responsibilities
- Greet residents, families, guests, and staff with warmth and attentiveness
- Answer incoming phone calls and direct inquiries with clarity and care
- Provide information and respond to questions with patience and sensitivity
- Maintain visitor and activity logs to support smooth daily operations
- Assist with tours of Hopewell House
- Offer a calm, reassuring presence in shared spaces, including the lobby and common areas
- Collaborate with staff to ensure a welcoming and well-supported experience for all
- Help coordinate deliveries of mail and supplies
- Contribute to a compassionate, respectful environment through thoughtful listening and presence
Commitment
- Four-hour shifts, with a minimum of two shifts per month for one year
- Shifts available daily between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Completed application and interview
- Background and reference checks
- Drug attestation
- Food Handler’s Card
- Completion of required team-specific training
Gardens & Grounds
Tend the outdoor spaces, cultivating beauty, peace, and moments of connection with nature for all who gather at Hopewell House.
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Gardens & Grounds
Garden volunteers share a belief that nature offers peace, solace, and quiet healing. Together, they tend the outdoor spaces of Hopewell House, creating environments of beauty and serenity for residents, families, and all who pass through.
Whether a seasoned gardener or someone who simply finds joy in being outdoors, each volunteer helps cultivate spaces that bring light to every window and a sense of calm to the entire home.
Responsibilities
- Attend two, 3-hour garden work sessions per month
- Support the ongoing development of garden and grounds
- Assist with weed identification, removal/control, and mulching
- Plant container stock and deadhead
- Care for perennial and annual flowers and grass
- Additional garden maintenance deemed appropriate by garden co-leads
- Other Gardening duties as assigned
Commitment
- Seasonal schedule:
- Monday and/or Thursday mornings
- Winter: Monday mornings
- Three-hour shifts with a minimum of two shifts per month for one year
Requirements
- A love of nature (gardening experience welcomed but not required)
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Completed application and interview
- Background and reference checks
- Drug attestation
- Completion of required team-specific training
Contemplative Care
Provide emotional and spiritual support through deep listening, presence, and respect for each individual’s beliefs and end-of-life journey.
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Contemplative Care
Contemplative Care volunteers attend to the emotional and spiritual needs of residents and those who walk alongside them. Through deep listening, compassionate presence, and respect for each individual’s beliefs and practices, they help create space for meaning, reflection, and peace at the end of life.
Working in collaboration with clinical staff and Resident Life volunteers, this team offers care that is both attentive and deeply human. Because of the sensitivity and depth of this role, prior experience in end-of-life or spiritual care is required.
Responsibilities
- Offer deep listening and compassionate presence to residents and their loved ones
- Provide grief support and accompany individuals through moments of loss and transition
- Sit vigil with those who are dying or with family members
- Support or participate in spiritual, cultural, or sacred practices as appropriate
- Respond with care in acute or emotionally complex situations
- Engage in conversations around end-of-life planning as directed and upon request
- Assist with resident eating, drinking and oral care as needed (training provided)
- Assist with after-death care in a respectful and supportive manner
- Provide support as needed, including answering call lights or phones or light cleaning as needed
Commitment
- Two-hour shifts, twice per month, for a minimum of one year
Requirements
- Background in chaplaincy, social work (MSW), death doula care, hospice volunteering, or a related field
- Completed application and interview
- Background and reference checks
- Drug attestation
- Food Handler’s Card
- Completion of required team-specific training
ComplEmentary Therapies
This team offers skilled healing practices, including massage and energy work as well as pet and music therapy.
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ComplEmentary Therapies
(Bodywork, music therapy and animal therapy)
Volunteers in complementary therapies offer specialized practices that support comfort, relaxation, and overall well-being. Through skilled and attentive care, these practitioners help ease physical discomfort and create space for emotional and spiritual support during a deeply meaningful time.
Each volunteer brings a unique modality, offered with sensitivity and respect, in alignment with Hopewell House’s commitment to dignity and compassionate care.
Areas of Practice May Include
- Craniosacral therapy
- Massage and myofascial release
- Energy-based practices (such as Reiki or Healing Touch)
- Aromatherapy
- Acupuncture
- Personal care services (hair cutting, styling, or light aesthetics)
- Music performed by certified thanatologist or experienced musicians
- Pet therapy is offered by certified pet therapists
Commitment
- Two-hour shifts, twice per month, for a minimum of one year
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise and appropriate credentials in one or more therapeutic modalities
- Completed application and interview
- Background and reference checks
- Drug attestation
- Completion of required team-specific training
Kitchen Support
Assist the kitchen team with dishwashing and meal prep, sustaining the home’s daily rhythms and tradition of hospitality.
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Kitchen Support
Kitchen volunteers assist the kitchen team with dish washing and meal prep to help serve nourishing meals that bring comfort to residents and their loved ones. Through simple, thoughtful acts—cooking, baking, and tending the kitchen—they help sustain the daily rhythms of the home and its tradition of hospitality.
Whether experienced in the kitchen or simply drawn to the art of food and gathering, volunteers are provided with training and support.
Responsibilities
- Assist with meal preparation, including chopping, mixing, and plating
- Bake breads, cookies, and other fresh goods to share with residents and families
- Wash dishes and maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment
- Help set up and serve meals with warmth and attentiveness
- Restock supplies and prepare the kitchen for the next shift
- Collaborate with the cook to support smooth daily operations
- Follow food safety and hygiene practices at all times
- Contribute to a sense of comfort and hospitality through food
Commitment
- Daily shifts available (Some flexibility based on availability):
- 9:00–11:00 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- Minimum of two shifts per month, ideally for one year
Requirements
- Comfort working in a kitchen environment and willingness to assist with dishwashing
- Ability to work collaboratively or independently
- Completed application and interview
- Background and reference checks
- Drug attestation
- Food Handler’s Card
- Completion of required team-specific orientation
Maintenance Support
Work on projects that repair and improve the home to ensure that our surroundings are beautiful, comfortable, and safe.
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Maintenance Support
Maintenance volunteers support through the ongoing care of spaces and objects throughout Hopewell House. Their projects of repair and improvement throughout the home ensure that our surroundings are beautiful, comfortable, and safe.
Responsibilities
- Attend two work sessions per month
- Assist the Maintenance Technician or Volunteer Team Leads with repair projects
- Support during small building projects
- Ongoing property maintenance projects
- Assist with moving furniture, hanging pictures, etc.
- Other maintenance duties as assigned
Commitment
- Two shifts per month for one year
Requirements
- Working knowledge of tools
Handwork Collective
(Quilting, knitting and crochet)
Create handmade quilts and comfort items from home—offering warmth, beauty, and a lasting expression of care for residents and families.
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Handwork Collective (Quilting, knitting and crochet)
Volunteers in this community share their time and talents from home, creating handmade pieces that offer warmth, comfort, and care. Quilts, lap blankets, prayer shawls, and other items are lovingly crafted and gifted to residents and their families.
Each resident is invited to choose a quilt—made by generous hands—which remains with them during their time at Hopewell House. Following their passing, the family is invited to take the quilt home as a lasting expression of love and remembrance.
Contributions (made to provided specifications) May Include
- Quilts
- Knitted or crocheted lap blankets and prayer shawls
- Beanies, slippers, and other comfort items
All items are created in accordance with Hopewell House guidelines to ensure consistency, quality, and care.
Knit and Crochet Guidelines or contact: yarnart@fhhpdx.org
Quilt Guidelines or contact: quilts@fhhpdx.org
In every gesture, large or small, volunteers help create a place where life is honored with care, presence, and compassion.