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Published 2/17/26 4:17PM

Hospice Patients in Need of Companionship

Compassus Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Old Saybrook, CT
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    6-12 months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Background Check and Fingerprinting

    Description

    Hospice Patients in Need of Companionship

    We are seeking volunteers that would be able to visit our patients in New Haven County Compassus volunteers make a positive difference in the lives of our patients.

    As we serve a vast area of Connecticut, we match volunteers with patients close to their home. Many of our patients live in skilled nursing facilities, but we also serve those being cared for in their private homes.

    Volunteers help our patients by providing them support through simple companionship, reading to them, playing music, watching TV, and most importantly listening to their life story.

    We ask that our volunteers commit to working at least two hours a month. Volunteers may make their visits flexible to fit their schedule Monday-Sunday during the hours of 8:00am-8:00pm. The length of visit times will vary depending on the needs of the patients.

    WE ARE IN SPECIAL NEED OF PET THERAPISTS, MUSIC THERAPISTS, MUSICIANS, LICENSED HAIRSTYLIST/BARBER, AND LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPISTS WHO CAN SHARE THEIR TALENTS WITH OUR PATIENTS.

    WE ARE ALSO IN NEED OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD KNIT/CROCHET PRAYER SHAWLS AND/OR BLANKETS FOR OUR PATIENTS.

    Location

    On-site
    60 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, USA

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