There are many ways that Hospice of Hope volunteers contribute. This can include companionship, reading to patients, taking walks, listening to music, writing letters, taking them to appointments, and other activities.

Assist in the Learning Center with reading, tutoring, and homework help. All volunteers must complete a background screen.

Get involved in programs such as STEM, science, finance, and leadership. All volunteers must complete a background screen.

Helping out in the gym with sports, games, and promoting healthy lifestyles. All volunteers must complete a background screen.

We need those who enjoy “grunt work.” From time to time, we call upon these folks to help with extra cleaning, moving things, processing the newsletter to get it ready to mail, etc.

We need greeters who stay near the entrance of Highland House and greet visitors as they arrive, give them a brief description of the Museum and provide any brochures and assistance as needed.

We need sales associates who would like to work the Museum Shop. With extra training, these folks will greet customers of the shop, advise them of any current sales going on, process purchases and keep the shop tidy.

The Junior Volunteer Program “Summer at SOMC” is open to young adults aged 15-17. This educational and rewarding program runs during the summer months of June, July and August, and the Volunteer Services Department begins accepting applications in April of each year. The program is eight weeks of discovery in an administrative, lab, or patient…

Volunteer Services program at SOMC offers many opportunities for individuals to make a personal contribution toward the comfort and well-being of our patients or by assisting staff in many areas. Typically, volunteers make a commitment of at least one shift at the same time each week. In addition to special work in various departments, major…

SOMC is fortunate enough to have six guilds (Hope, Kardia, Pediatric, Pleasure, Scioto, Service), which create an all-volunteer fundraising network to support SOMC’s mission, vision, and values by sponsoring activities to raise funds for needed equipment, renovations, expansions of SOMC facilities and patient education, health and safety. Our Guilds are proud of their efforts and…