Volunteer Opportunity

Hospice Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
Gain Real-World Experience | Build Your Resume | Make a Lasting Impact

Moments Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice agency proudly serving communities across Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida. We believe that everyone deserves comfort, dignity, and support throughout the end-of-life process. Our team is committed to providing personalized, compassionate care to patients and families — and you can be part of that mission.

We're currently seeking college students to join our volunteer team, with flexible opportunities for internships, job shadowing, and service learning across a variety of disciplines.

🌟 This Opportunity Is Ideal For Students Majoring In:

🎨 Art & Design, Art Therapy – Lead or assist with creative legacy projects like art journals, art therapy sessions, paintings, memory boxes, and more

🎵 Music & Music Therapy – Bring joy and peace through live music, legacy projects, playlist curation, or instrumental comfort

⛪ Religious Studies & Theology – Provide spiritual presence, prayer, or gentle reflection to patients and families of all faiths

🧠 Psychology, Social Work, Counseling – Practice therapeutic listening, empathy, and emotional support

🩺 Health Sciences, Pre-Med, Nursing, Public Health – Observe interdisciplinary care in action and gain patient-focused experience

📣 Marketing, Communications, Journalism – Assist with community outreach, storytelling, social media, and awareness projects

💼 Business, Administration & Human Services – Help with office operations and program coordination

👐 Volunteer Roles Include:

Direct Care Volunteer – Provide companionship and support to patients at home or in care facilities

Administrative Volunteer – Assist with office tasks, paperwork, and project planning

Music Companion Volunteer – Use music to connect with and comfort patients

Pet Companion Volunteer – Engage patients with your certified therapy animal

Veteran Volunteer – Support fellow veterans through shared experiences and understanding

Bereavement Volunteer – Help support families after the loss of a loved one

💬 Volunteer Activities May Include:

Sitting with patients and offering presence

Reading books or newspapers aloud

Sharing music, art, or hobbies

Helping create keepsake projects

Bringing flowers or sharing photos

Providing respite for family caregivers

Listening to life stories — or just sitting quietly

🎓 What You'll Gain:

Internship or service-learning credit (we’ll coordinate with your school!)

Job shadowing and mentorship opportunities

Interdisciplinary experience with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and physicians

Practice with intergenerational and therapeutic communication

Valuable resume-building and real-world workplace skills

Letters of recommendation and professional references

A powerful, human-centered experience that changes how you see the world

✅ No experience needed — we provide full training and flexible scheduling.

Whether you're looking to gain experience in your field, fulfill internship requirements, explore a helping profession, or simply make a meaningful difference, Moments Hospice welcomes you.

Ready to start?
Apply today through Handshake or online at:
👉 https://momentshospice.com/volunteer/