Snowline
Hospice
is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to meeting the unique
physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those who are nearing the end of
life's journey. Our goal is to enhance the living, comfort the dying and support
the grieving with compassion and dignity.
Hospice benefits are included in Medicare and Medi-Cal and most health insurance plans. The uninsured are also served at Snowline Hospice through funds received from the proceeds of our four thrift stores, individual donations, fundraisers, the Friends of Hospice, and the United Way.
Hospice ServicesPatient Services
Professionals and volunteers committed to care and comfort.
Grief Services
Programs to help following the loss of a loved one.
Partners In Care
A community-wide comfort care program serving those not eligible for traditional
hospice care.
Snowline Hospice admits and treats all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, handicap, or national origin in its provision of services and benefits.
Patient
Privacy Act
Our Patient Privacy Act is available in
PDF format, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click the link below if you do
not have this free program.
Snowline Hospice is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills between
Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. This rural hospice is in California's newest wine
producing area and is only 30 minutes from the urban attractions of the State
Capitol. El Dorado County offers year round outdoor recreational enjoyment as
well as cultural opportunities, such as:
Theater
El Dorado and the El Dorado Arts Council
- Close to San Francisco, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, and Reno. Also close to beaches, state and federal parks, and national forests.
- Butterfly Concert and the Jazz Jubilee
- Hiking, backpacking, downhill and cross-country skiing, mountain biking, fishing
- Wine Tasting
Current
available positions at Snowline Hospice
Fax #: (530) 621-4503
E-mail: humanresources@snowlinehospice.org
The Difference
All volunteers make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.
In-Home and Grief Volunteers comfort and support patients and families during a significant time in their lives.
Friends of Hospice, Fundraising and Thrift Store Volunteers help make it possible for Snowline Hospice to provide high quality care to all people in need, without charging for our services.
Administrative Support and Special Projects Volunteers help keep costs down by assisting staff with office operations.
All volunteers contribute to the health and well-being of the community by supporting the work of Hospice in whatever way they choose.
Snowline Hospice of El Dorado County, Inc. is a community based, nonprofit agency established in 1981 and is a licensed and Medicare certified Hospice. We serve the communities within western El Dorado County.
Why Volunteer?
Hospice is a philosophy of care for people who are nearing the end of their
lives. The emphasis is on comfort care rather than curative treatment.
Volunteers make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.
The operation of any Hospice greatly depends on the work of volunteers. They help care for patients and families and provide valuable time in support of fundraising activities and in the running of the office itself.
There are many ways a volunteer may lend his or her talents, each offering different levels of time commitment.
Need more good reasons to volunteer?
Get a Volunteer Application (in printable PDF format)
PDF format Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
You may obtain this free program by clicking on the image above.
For more information email Ann Royal, Director of Volunteer Services , or call her at 530-621-7820.
In-Home Volunteers
Usual time commitment: up to 4 hours per week
Relieve caregivers so they can get away from the house to do errands and keep
appointments.
Transport patients to medical appointments.
Provide companionship.
Run errands and help with light chores.
May take their pets - screened by the Pet Visitation Program - to visit patients
at home or in skilled nursing facilities.
*In-Home Volunteers are required to attend a 32-hour training course.
Grief Volunteers
Usual time commitment: 2-4 hours per week.
- Services may include: assistance at grief support groups for
families, adults and teens, and providing phone support to families.
- 32-hour training course required.
Administrative Support Volunteers
Usual time commitment: 4 hours per week.
- Services may include: answering phones and performing other
office tasks.
- Half-day training course required.
Fundraising Volunteers
Usual time commitment: as needed.
- Services may include: assistance with our annual
Light-A-Life Christmas tree event, assembly and labeling of newsletters and
other mailings, and participation at health fairs and holiday activities for
hospice families.
- Orientation attendance required.
Thrift Store Volunteers
Usual time commitment: 4 hour shifts
- Services may include: sorting, tagging and displaying
merchandise, working on sales floor, assisting customers, and repairing
clothing, toys or other donations.
- Half-day training course required.
Friends Of Hospice
Usual time commitment: as needed.
- This fundraising arm of Snowline Hospice regularly schedules
activities including trips to Lake Tahoe, bazaars and bake sales.
For more information email Ann Royal, Director of Volunteer Services, or call her at 530-621-7820.
