Palliative care is about people caring for people—and your support makes it possible. There are many meaningful ways you can help PASCON bring comfort, dignity, and hope to our community.


If you would like to join our list of Foundation volunteers and be notified of opportunities as they arise, please contact us at info@pascon.org.


Give a Gift
Donations to the PASCON Foundation ensure that all of our services remain free of charge for patients and families on Nantucket. Learn more about Ways to Give.

Volunteer with Patients

Supportive Care Volunteers

Volunteers are the heart of PASCON. While your time and compassion bring comfort and connection to others, many volunteers find the experience equally enriching—offering personal growth, meaningful relationships, and the chance to give back in a truly profound way.


Volunteers may:

  • Offer a listening ear or a quiet presence
  • Provide a brief break for family caregivers
  • Help with errands or light tasks
  • Share a hobby, read aloud, or simply sit together


Every visit is unique, guided by the needs of the patient and family. What all our volunteers share is a commitment to bringing dignity, kindness, and connection to those we serve.


With thorough training and ongoing support from PASCON, volunteers are prepared and empowered to make a true difference—one person, one moment, one act of compassion at a time.

Support Our Events

Join us behind the scenes at one of PASCON’s fundraising events. Your time and energy help us raise the resources that sustain our mission.


Each year, the Foundation hosts special events that raise essential funds for PASCON. Volunteers assist with planning, set-up, guest services, auction support, and more. These events are not only fun and community-centered but also critical to sustaining our mission.

Attend Our Events

Dreamcatcher - PASCON's summer gala at the Nantucket Yacht Club

Swim Across America - We are one of 3 beneficiaries of this annual charity swim held in July. Swim or Volunteer on this special morning

Tree of Remembrance - A community gathering ahead of the holiday season to remember loved ones we've lost

Palliative Care Week - A weeklong series of informational workshops to raise awareness of PASCON services and demonstrate the collaboration of our specialists with other health care providers.

Every way of giving—whether through time, talent, or treasure—makes a difference. Thank you for considering how you might join us in this vital work.