Companionship Volunteer Needed

Details

Available Times:

• Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
• Weekends (daytime)

Time Commitment:

A few hours per week

Commitment Details:

One to Two Hours Per Week

Recurrence:

Recurring

Volunteers Needed

10

Benefits

• Training Provided

Description

Residential Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit patients at home or in a long-term care facility. Companionship may include reading and talking to a patient, writing letters, reading a patient’s personal story or giving respite to caregivers.

Benefits for Patients

• Knowing that they are not alone
• The chance to see a new face and tell their stories
• Their caregivers can take brief breaks and be fresh when they return
• Having something to look forward to

Benefits for Volunteers

• The satisfaction of bringing comfort to someone approaching the end of life
• The chance to witness the beauty of families coming together for someone they love
• The knowledge that you are a valued member of the hospice team

Location

On-site

Davison and Surrounding Areas, Davison, Michigan, US