 This research found that volunteering has been significantly reduced in palliative care services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, inpatient hospices have experienced the greatest decline in volunteer activity, as well as a decrease in the number of volunteers with COVID-19. Additionally, the research suggests that volunteers have been replaced by other staff members, such as nurses and healthcare assistants, to ensure the safety of patients and volunteers. This article was authored by Catherine Walsh, Ian Garner, Leslie Dunleavy, and others.