Community Service Opportunities

There are numerous ways for individuals and groups to serve the patients and families of Hospice & Palliative CareCenter.  Please see the list below for some of the most popular ways people in the community enjoying serving.

Contact us if any of the service opportunities below interest you.

Meals at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home

At the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home meals for patients are served at 8:00am, 12:00pm, and 5:00pm and food is made availalbe for patients as requested. Likewise, we welcome groups and/or individuals to prepare meals for our families during those same times. Often, while patients are at the Hospice Home, their family members do not want to leave the bedside, so they consequently end up eating whatever is available. When meals are prepared and served for the families, it makes the Hospice Home feel more like home. The smell of fresh bread, lasagna, and homemade desserts are all aromas that permeate through the facility, bringing a sense of comfort to all.

Hospice Baking

The most popular ways bakers enjoying serving Hospice & Palliative CareCenter is by baking birthday cakes for patients and baking cookies or dessert bars for Tea Time at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Volunteers who elect to bake birthday or anniversary cakes have the honor of bringing a bright spot to patients and families.  Often, the family does not have the time or resources to obtain a cake for the patient, so this service helps alleviate pressure for the family as well.

Tea Time is a special time for families at the Hospice Home from 2:00-4:00pm during the week. This is a time when cookies and fresh coffee are provided in all of the family rooms so that the patients’ families can have time for respite.  Volunteers who choose to bake for this program can bake on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis.  Cookies and dessert bars are preferred.

Sewing Circles

Patients use a variety of items sewn and knitted by volunteers in the community. These homemade items offer comfort to patients and assistance to nursing staff. Individuals and/or groups are welcome to sew or knit a variety of items. 

Items Needed:

• Bibs
• Neck pillows (horseshoe shape & dog bone shape)
• Oblong pillows
• Catheter bag covers
• Blankets (full-size & half-size)
• Hats
• Katie B. Bears (pattern provided by Hospice)
• Fidget Aprons

Click here for a detailed donation wishlist.

Garden Volunteers

The grounds of the Hospice & Palliative CareCenter campus in Winston-Salem are maintained by a part-time gardener and volunteers. The Hospice Home is a big part of this campus, located on Hospice Lane, and sits on beautifully lanscaped property to provide a serene space for patients and visitors. This volunteer opportunity is open to both individuals and groups. 

Group Collections

From peanut butter to soup to cereal, Hospice & Palliative CareCenter collects a variety of items to support patients and their families during one of the most difficult times of life.  At the Hospice Home, these donations are used to stock the four family rooms so that family members can easily grab something when they’re on-the-go.  Donated goods are also used to stock the snack baskets and goodie bags.

For patients that remain in their homes or at nursing facilities, donated items are always greatly appreciated. See an updated list of Hospice & Palliative CareCenter’s most current needs.

Event Needs

Hospice & Palliative CareCenter hosts multiple events throughout the year such as the annual Hope Run 5k/10k in the spring and a golf tournament in the fall. Many events are held in all of the counties that we serve to educate the community, serve the community, and raise funds. 

Assisting with events is a volunteer opportunity open to individuals and groups alike. 

Create Your Own

Is there something that you or your group would like to do for Hospice & Palliative CareCenter that is not listed here? Contact us. We are always happy to work with groups and individuals in the community who would like to offer their time and talents.