Hospice Patient Care Volunteers spend their time with hospice patients. Volunteers travel to the place where the patient currently resides. This could be the patient's home, family members home, or a long term care facility. Volunteers do not provide any medical or hands-on care. The volunteers' visits allow caregivers the opportunity to run errands, attend appointments, catch up on household duties, or to simply rest. During your visits you could be reading, providing a comforting touch, playing/singing music, or being a calm presence.