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Clara, Front Porch Music volunteer with Hospice of the Piedmont
VOLUNTEER AT HOSPICE
Volunteers play an essential role in delivering personalized, peaceful hospice care. Our volunteers work closely with our nurses and staff to provide patients with the experience they deserve. Many volunteers value the one-on-one companionship they find by working with hospice patients.
Volunteers support our community by:
- Providing meal prep, transportation, and other direct services to patients in need.
- Assisting with grief classes, calls, and one-on-one support.
- Applying their skills to better our community through Reiki therapy, massage, and our music program.
- Helping with administrative services.
- Getting involved in volunteer-led programs such as pet therapy, tuck-in calls, and 11th hour vigils.
- Holding pinning ceremonies recognizing the service of our veteran patients.
- Training to become a Death Doula and providing spiritual support. Learn more.
If you’re interested in sharing the invaluable gift of time and care, we invite you to learn more about volunteering at Hospice of the Piedmont. Contact us at 434-817-6900 or volunteers@hopva.org, or complete our Hospice of the Piedmont volunteer application.
Events
To learn more about our ongoing bereavement support groups, visit our Grief and Healing page.
For information about our grief support programs for children, visit our Kids’ Grief and Healing page.
For details on our fundraising events, visit our Giving page.
Death Over Drafts at Old House Vineyards
Death Over Drafts is an evening of community, connection, and casual conversation about death. But don’t worry, this isn’t a gloomy affair. We’re here to celebrate the full cycle of life.
Participants are invited to gather in small groups and discuss thought-provoking questions selected by our team of Death Doulas. This is not a lecture; this is a discussion. Together, we’ll create a comfortable space to share stories and make it easier to talk about this inevitable chapter.
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (Must arrive by 5:45pm to be seated)
Location: Old House Vineyards, 18351 Corkys Lane, Culpeper
Price: Admission is free. Drinks are up to you. Reservations are required (see button below).
Leading the discussion is Beth Eck, the Director of End of Life Doula Services at Hospice of the Piedmont. Everyone’s welcome! So grab a pint, share in some good conversation, and let’s toast to living, dying, and everything in between!
Please note: This is not a Grief Support Group. If you are grieving and seeking help, please visit our Grief and Healing page for upcoming support groups and other resources.
Save Your Seat
Music for Hospice with Devon Sproule and Clara George
Join us for a special evening of music and community, with a concert dedicated to our partnership with The Front Porch. Local Musicians Devon Sproule and Clara George will share songs, stories, and experiences from their work providing music for Hospice care patients, and welcome conversation and questions from the audience after their set.
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Time: Doors: 6:30pm | Start Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Front Porch, 221 E. Water Street, Charlottesville, VA
Price: Tickets are $25.
My Life & Wishes: A Four-Week Course On Advance Care Planning
What if you are in the hospital for a short-term event or nearing the end of your life, and, for reasons outside your control, you are unable to make your own healthcare decisions? Who do you wish to make those decisions? How do you choose that person? How can you talk to your healthcare provider about your wishes, and how do you want to be treated? “My Life & Wishes” will provide information and resources to assist you in making these critical decisions and guide you in preparing your advance directive, using videos, games, discussions, and legal advice and wisdom from a guest speaker.
Dates: Four Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, and 23
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Hospice of the Piedmont Administrative Offices
Address: 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Join Cindy Sinchak MSN, RN, CHPN, and Nancy Zamil MPH, RN, NC-BC, who have a combined 35 years of hospice nursing experience working with and assisting patients and their families with advanced directives, for this four-session course.
Reserve Your Space
HOP 5K Run/Walk
Join us for Hospice of the Piedmont’s 23rd annual 5K Run/Walk on May 11. Whether you’re an experienced runner/walker or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, meet new people, and have fun! The 5K starts at 8:00am and promises to be a fun-filled morning for all ages. This year’s highlights will feature a picturesque 5K course at Keswick Estates, professional chip timing from Blue Ridge Timing, and an awards/prize ceremony followed by breakfast refreshments and Keswick’s famous granola to top off the morning.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 8:00am
Location: Keswick Estate, Charlottesville, VA
Can’t participate in the event but still want to support HOP? Click the link below to make a gift.
Learn More & Register
Piedmont Golf Classic
Join us fore a day of golf and help support Hospice of the Piedmont. Presented by Virginia National Bank, this special event combines the love of golf with the spirit of giving, supporting the vital services provided by Hospice of the Piedmont.
Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
Time: 8:00am
Location: Fauquier Springs Country Club, Warrenton, VA
Can’t participate in the event but still want to support HOP? Click the link below for sponsorship opportunities or participate in our 50/50 Drawing.
Learn More & Register
Navigating Through Grief: A Healing Journey
If you are grieving a loss, we invite you to join staff from Hospice of the Piedmont, Rev. Patricia Gulino Lansky, LCSW, and Geoff Barkley, LCSW, Ph.D. At this half-day event, you’ll learn practical tools for understanding and managing grief. Together, we’ll explore mindful practices, gain expert insights, and discover a path toward embracing life after loss.
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Time: 8:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Unity of Charlottesville, 2825 Hydraulic Circle
Price: $20 (no one turned away)
Careers
To learn more about joining our passionate, dedicated team, visit our Careers page.
To view current open positions, click here.