Share Friendship and Support with Hospice Patients in Your Area!

About the role

Residential Hospice is seeking dedicated Patient Support Volunteers to help patients and families through their end-of-life journey. Hospice patients have a terminal diagnosis and a limited life expectancy, and they and their loved ones are often dealing with many emotional stressors while in the care of hospice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comfort, companionship, and friendship to patients in a nursing facility or at home.
• Engage with patients in various ways based on their needs, such as reading aloud, doing puzzles, attending facility activities, listening to music, talking, or holding a hand.
• Offer a respite for caregivers who are caring for a loved one by sitting with a patient while the caregiver takes time for themselves.

Requirements

Kindness, friendliness, patience, and empathy are essential qualities for this role. Volunteers must be willing to share these gifts with others during a difficult time.

Qualifications

No formal education or training is required, but a compassionate heart and willingness to listen and support are necessary. Previous experience in caregiving or volunteer work is not required, but a strong desire to help others is.

Skills

Listening skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to connect with people in meaningful ways are key skills for this role.

Benefits

Volunteers receive a warm welcome and a sense of purpose from the hospice team and the patients they support. They also gain valuable experience and personal satisfaction from helping others during a challenging time.

Pay

The pay for this role is not specified.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is not specified.