In-person Volunteer Interviews

Greetings and thank you for your interest in Renown Hospice Volunteer Program.

Volunteers provide important services to hospice organizations and the people they service. Whether it's providing companionship to a person in the final months and weeks of life, offering support to caregivers, or assisting with community outreach and fundraising, the contributions of volunteers are essential to the important work provided by our nation's hospice programs.

Each Volunteers is truly unique, but all have one desire in common --to make a difference.

Renown Hospice is a Medicare (non)profit) accredited agency and adheres to state and federal regulations. Renown is dedicated to providing patients, employees , and volunteers a safe and comfortable environment.

Hospice Volunteers receive training related to their area of service and are asked to complete the following requirements:

• Complete an in-person interview.
• Fill out an application.
• Provide two contacts with telephone number for personal references.
• Occupational Health Screening - provided and paid for by Renown.
• Finger printing and criminal background check -paid for by Renown.
• Complete a 16-18 hour certification training course if having patient contact.
• Willing to make the time commitment of 1-3 hour per weeks.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an interview, please contact:
Glen Duppenthaler, Renown Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at (775)432-4012 or email her at Glen.Duppenthaler@renown.org

A sincere thank you for your interest in Renown's Hospice Volunteer Program!