Volunteers are vital to our mission of providing compassionate care for all, regardless of ability to pay.
They provide a special kind of caring and practical help for our patients and their families or work alongside our staff behind the scenes.
Whether it’s offering a listening ear to patients and families, providing respite care for exhausted caregivers, helping us prepare a large mailing, or sharing personal expertise, the hours our volunteers give can be the most rewarding experience of their lives.
Our volunteers come from all walks of life. Some work during the day, some are retired, and others volunteer while attending school. Whatever your life allows, we work with you to find an opportunity that fits.
While training is required, we make it as easy as possible to get started.
News & Events

Remember Them: May Memorial Service
On Tuesday, May 23, Hospice Care Plus will join with the community to honor Memorial Day with a special service. The annual Hospice Care Plus May Memorial Service is at 6:00 p.m. on May 23 at First Baptist Church in Richmond. A reception will follow with refreshments provided by hospice volunteers. The service gives the…

Reservations Open! Gala on Derby Eve
Your “place to be on Derby Eve” is back for its 14th year: The Gala on Derby Eve. The benefit gala brings together 200-plus guests in Richmond each year to celebrate Kentucky’s Derby tradition while raising funds for Hospice Care Plus. This year’s Gala on Derby Eve is Friday, May 5 at 6 p.m. Registration…

Join our Volunteer Team: Feb. 25!
Hospice Care Plus is hosting a training for new volunteers on Sat., Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. The training is for individuals who would like to help provide care and support to individuals, caregivers, and families. It’s open to adults and teens age 14 and…

Lemetta Dause Bowling Tourney Feb. 5
The 6th annual Lemetta Dause Memorial Bowling Tournament is set for Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. at Galaxy Bowling Center in Richmond. The tournament is organized by the Madison County Bowling Association and the Madison County Women’s Bowling Association in memory of Mrs. Dause, who was cared for by Hospice Care Plus. All proceeds…