Volunteer With Jacob's Ladder

Donate Your Time

Volunteers with Jacob’s Ladder assist our patients and organization in a variety of ways but with one common goal — improving the end-of-life experience for individuals and families in Southwest Missouri.

We’re honored that you’d like to share your gift of time with us. We’ll provide you with the appropriate training and guidance to help you make the most of the time you spend assisting our patients and their families at Jacob’s Ladder.

If you’re interested in any of the volunteer opportunities listed below, download, complete, and submit a volunteer application to: jacobsladdercare@gmail.com You may also mail applications to Jacob’s Ladder, 2343 North Delaware Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803.

Current Opportunities

  • Garden Care and Landscaping: Assist with beautification of outdoor seating areas (create or maintain flower beds, watering) 
  • Community Awareness: Become educated on the social model for end-of-life care and assist with public education.
Volunteer Phone Tree

Help Jacob’s Ladder without agreeing to a minimum time commitment! We are looking for individuals that are interested in providing companionship to our guests, comforting our families, doing chores around the house, landscaping, completing minor repairs, etc. 

To sign up, send an email to jacobsladdercare@gmail.com with your name, home address, and mobile number. We will send you a confirmation text that you’re registered. You will then be added to our Volunteer Phone Tree. When we have a volunteer need, the Volunteer Phone Tree will be activated and a text message will be sent out to those who have signed up. You may give as little or as much time as you would like and any help is greatly appreciated.