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Published 8/25/25 8:00PM

Be a Hospice Volunteer

Amedisys Hospice Shreveport
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Shreveport, LA
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteer hours are totally up to what the volunteer wants to give and we respect that.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Family, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Be a Hospice Volunteer

    If you have a passion for caring for others and are looking for a way to make a difference in people’s lives, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. As a hospice volunteer and an important part of our hospice care team, you can help improve the quality of life for our patients, their families and their caregivers.

    Currently looking for volunteers for:

    • Offering companionship
    • Deliver Birthday gifts!
    • Making weekly telephone calls
    • Veteran to Veteran visits
    • Help by grocery shopping, running errands for patients.
    • Provide respite for caregivers.
    • Write Pen Pal Letters

    Administrative support:

    • Assisting with office duties
    • Providing help with bereavement mailings
    • Attending local community service and health fairs
    • Creating Life Boards

    Professional Volunteers, using your talents:

    • Massage/Reiki/and other alternative therapies
    • Music therapy
    • Art therapy
    • Hairdresser/barber
    • Pet Therapy
    • Videographer, Photographer

    Special Projects:

    • Crafting and delivering seasonal gifts to patients
    • Sending birthday cards
    • Delivering birthday balloons, card and cupcake

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Shreveport, LA
    Associated Location

    Amedisys Hospice

    425 Ashley Ridge Boulevard, Shreveport, Louisiana, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Apply directly with this link https://bttr.im/r5w1o

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