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Published 10/19/25 2:25PM

Assist a patient: Bring Comfort and Joy: Become a Volunteer for Hospice Patients, Saratoga and area

VITAS Healthcare of SF Bay Area
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Saratoga, CA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    About 1 hour a week. Must commit to volunteering for 9 months to 1 year
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB test required and background check

    Description

    Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients facing the end of life? VITAS Healthcare is seeking compassionate volunteers to be a part of our Pampering program, providing personalized services and engaging mental activities that bring comfort and joy.

    These services and activities help ease anxiety, relieve stress, engage the mind, and comfort the body of our patients.

    Volunteers will:

    play cards and games with patients

    listen to music

    Reading to patient, and more.

    Conversations, socialization with patient

    Commitment is about 1 hour a week, must commit to volunteer for at least 1 year.

    Location

    On-site
    Saratoga, CA, USA

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