Volunteer: Companionship VolunteerPosition 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 ResponsibilitiesVisit patients in their homes, assisted living, or nursing facilities Offer presence: listen, talk, read, or simply sit quietly Engage in comforting activities such as playing music, sharing stories, or looking through photos Support the emotional and spiritual well-being of patients through non-judgmental presence Report visit notes and patient updates to the Volunteer Coordinator Respect patient confidentiality, dignity, and hospice values at all times Agency: Unified Care Hospice 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 ResponsibilitiesVisit patients in their homes, assisted living, or nursing facilities Offer presence: listen, talk, read, or simply sit quietly Engage in comforting activities such as playing music, sharing stories, or looking through photos Support the emotional and spiritual well-being of patients through non-judgmental presence Report visit notes and patient updates to the Volunteer Coordinator Respect patient confidentiality, dignity, and hospice values at all times Agency: Unified Care Hospice Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 89148 Allow Groups: No |