Volunteering with Tamarisk is a meaningful way to provide comfort and companionship to individuals facing terminal illness. To ensure our volunteers are well-prepared, we require all caregivers to complete 12 hours of training before supporting clients and their families. Our training program incorporates insights from area pastors, grief counselors, hospice professionals, caregivers who have benefited from Tamarisk’s services, and our founder, Gretchen Hanson.

Steps to become a volunteer caregiver

1. Complete the Tamarisk Volunteer Application

2. Undergo a Background Check & Submit Required Paperwork

3. Meet with the Tamarisk Program Director

4. Complete Individual Review of Training Videos on Essential Topics (see "New Volunteer Training Videos" below)

If you're ready to make a difference or have questions about the process, we'd love to hear from you!

Click the links below to access the content for the individual portion of Tamarisk’s companion volunteer training. Be sure to refer to the corresponding handouts in your volunteer binder for each presentation. Most of these presentations are also available on Tamarisk’s YouTube channel.