Hospice Volunteer Application Process
If you have any questions about the application process, please call us at (425) 899-1070.
Requirements
- If you have experienced a loss, we ask that you wait a full year before beginning this process.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Time commitment of one year; weekly commitment varies by position.
- Provide documentation of your immunization history, to include:
- TWO 2-step TB skin tests OR a Quantiferon blood test within the last year
- Tdap (whooping cough) booster
- Two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations OR positive blood titers
- Two Varicella (chicken pox) vaccinations OR a positive blood titer
- Current year flu shot is strongly recommended
The Process
- Submit our online application.*
- Have two personal (non-family) or professional references complete and submit our reference form.
- Complete an interview. Forms to authorize background checks will include providing Social Security and driver's license numbers.
- Complete Hospice Volunteer Core Training.
- Submit documentation of required immunizations.
- Pass Washington State Patrol and nationwide background checks.
- Complete position-specific training. (Note: If your position requires driving, your driving record must be reviewed and approved.)
* If you are unable to submit an application online, please email us at LstHospiceVolunteers@evergreenhealth.com or call (425) 899-1070 and we will have an application packet mailed to you.
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