Giving FAQs

I want to give my time—how do I do that?

Some volunteers work directly with patients; other volunteers answer phones, assist with clerical duties, speak in the community, take photos, deliver medical supplies to patients, help with data entry, and perform a multitude of other tasks to support the agency. Each volunteer is unique but all our volunteers have one thing in common – a heart of volunteer service. If you have a desire to give back, to make a difference, you’ve come to the right place to volunteer.

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our volunteer resources team [1]

How do I name San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine as a beneficiary of my will or estate plan?

If you would like to include our organization in your estate plans through a will or trust, we recommend you work with an attorney. You can either establish a new will or trust, or make an amendment to an existing document. The following statement is helpful in directing a future gift:

"I hereby give to San Diego Hospice Foundation, federal tax ID number 95-6336024, located at 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103, the sum of $_______ or ______ percent of my estate, or property herein described for the benefit of San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine, to be used by its Board of Directors as it may deem advisable."

How do I include SDHIPM in an obituary?

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 (www.sdhospice.org) in memory of (the deceased’s name).