Hospice volunteers are a group of dedicated individuals from throughout the seven-parish service area (Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion) who share with Hospice of Acadiana a belief in the right of each person to spend one's final days in peace and comfort and to die with dignity at home. The mission of the Volunteer Services program is to support and enhance the efforts of paid staff members in meeting the needs of patients and their families.

 

 

Hospice of Acadiana offers numerous opportunities for volunteers in the following areas: 

 

The easiest way to go about getting started as a Hospice of Acadiana volunteer is to contact our Volunteer Recruitment and Training Coordinator Margaret Rucks. Margaret will be happy to speak with you about your particular interests in volunteering and about all of the opportunities for volunteers to be of service to Hospice of Acadiana.

 

Margaret’s office number is (337) 237-1332, ext. 3415 or 1-800-738-2226, or email her.