Position Summary
The Companionship Volunteer provides emotional support and a comforting presence to hospice patients facing the end of life. This non-clinical role is essential in helping patients feel seen, heard, and cared for during their final chapter. Volunteers offer presence, conversation, quiet companionship, and light non-medical support based on the patient’s wishes and needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Visit patients in their homes, assisted living, or nursing facilities
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Offer presence: listen, talk, read, or simply sit quietly
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Engage in comforting activities such as playing music, sharing stories, or looking through photos
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Support the emotional and spiritual well-being of patients through non-judgmental presence
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Report visit notes and patient updates to the Volunteer Coordinator
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Respect patient confidentiality, dignity, and hospice values at all times
