HOSPICE VOLUNTEER

About the role

Harbors Home Health & Hospice is a nonprofit hospice care provider dedicated to enhancing quality of life, offering compassionate support, and providing dignity for individuals and families facing life-limiting illness. As an unpaid Hospice Volunteer, you will provide comfort, companionship, and support to patients and their families. Volunteers are valued members of the hospice care team who help extend care beyond clinical services and bolter emotional well-being.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Responsibilities

• Spend time with hospice patients, offering companionship, conversation, or quiet presence in homes or care centers.
• Provide caregiver respite by giving families short breaks.
• Engage patients in activities such as reading, listening to music, or conversation.
• Help with light errands or simple tasks.
• Offer support at community events
• Help with office administrative duties

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older for hospice patient visits
• Compassionate, patient, reliable, and respectful of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Able to commit some schedule flexibility
• Background check, orientation/training, valid drivers license for patient visits