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End of life and palliative care volunteers are people of all ages in the community who provide free assistance to people with a life-limiting illness and their families.

They are recruited, trained and managed by local palliative care services

They can offer practical help, provide emotional support, give family members a break, and assist in enjoyable activities.

Availability of volunteer programs varies depending on what area or region you live in. Contact a palliative care provider near you about the options available by using the ‘ ’ search option on this website. Find a health service Further information on palliative care volunteering is available on the Palliative Care Michigan website General information about volunteering in Michigan is available on the Volunteering Michigan website .