Companionship Volunteers Needed

About the Role

Residential Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide companionship to patients at home or in long-term care facilities. Volunteers play a vital role in supporting patients and their families by offering emotional and social connection.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients to provide companionship through conversation, reading, or writing letters
• Listen to and document a patient’s personal story
• Offer respite to caregivers, allowing them brief breaks

Benefits for Patients

• Knowing they are not alone
• Opportunity to share their stories and see a new face
• Caregivers receive brief respite to recharge
• Something meaningful to look forward to

Benefits for Volunteers

• Satisfaction of bringing comfort to someone approaching the end of life
• Witnessing the beauty of families coming together for a loved one
• Knowledge that you are a valued member of the hospice team

About the Organization

Residential Hospice, part of Residential Healthcare Group, provides exceptional home health, palliative, and hospice care. Our interdisciplinary team—including physicians, registered nurses, social workers, and spiritual care counselors—delivers holistic, individualized care plans to support patients and families. We are committed to transforming care through collaboration, education, and advocacy to increase access to industry-leading services.