Final answer:
The statement is false because volunteers do not receive an hourly wage as they offer services without payment, unlike hospice employees who are compensated.
Step-by-step explanation:
True or False: Volunteers may be paid at a lower hourly rate than other hospice employees. This statement is False. Volunteers, by definition, do not receive payment for their services. Although they may receive reimbursements for certain expenses, they are not paid an hourly wage. Hospice employees, on the other hand, are compensated for their work as it is part of their employment contract. The nature of volunteer work is such that it is meant to be a charitable contribution, and any compensation might negate the volunteer status in the context of a hospice.