Business
Published 3/2/26 11:53AM

Volunteer Hospice Companion

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near McKenzie, TN
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours a week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    🌼 Volunteer Opportunity: Hospice Patient Companion

    Beacon Hospice – Mckenzie, TN

    Do you have the gift of presence, compassion, and listening?

    Beacon Hospice in McKenzie, TN is seeking Patient Companion Volunteers to provide comfort, companionship, and emotional support to individuals and families during life’s most meaningful moments.

    đź’™ What Hospice Patient Companion Volunteers Do

    As a Patient Companion Volunteer, you may:

      • Spend one‑on‑one time with hospice patients, offering companionship and conversation
      • Provide a calm, reassuring presence through reading, listening, or quiet time
      • Offer respite and emotional support to caregivers
      • Help reduce loneliness and bring comfort to patients in their own homes or care facilities

    No medical tasks are required—just your time, compassion, and willingness to be present.

    🌸 Why Volunteer with Beacon Hospice?

      • Make a profound difference in someone’s life
      • Receive free hospice‑specific volunteer training
      • Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
      • Be part of a supportive interdisciplinary hospice team
      • Gain meaningful experience in hospice and end‑of‑life care

    ✅ Who We’re Looking For

      • Compassionate, dependable adults (18+)
      • Good listeners with a caring heart
      • Comfortable spending time with patients facing serious illness
      • Willing to complete required training, background check, and health screening

    📍 Location-McKenzie, TN

    Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the McKenzie area and surrounding communities.

    📞 Ready to Help Make a Difference?

    If you’re looking for a rewarding way to give back and support patients and families when it matters most, we’d love to hear from you.

    Contact: Tamara Fuller, Regional Volunteer Coordinator

    đź“§ tamara.fuller@amedisys.com

    📱 (731) 352-1340

    Location

    On-site

    Beacon Hospice

    McKenzie, TN 38201, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.
    Already a user? Log in