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Share Your Time, Share Your Heart: Volunteer as a Hospice Companion (Porter County)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Valparaiso, IN
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Health & Medicine
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Bring Comfort and Joy: Become a Companion Volunteer
Make a difference in someone’s life simply by being there. As a Companion Volunteer, you will bring comfort, dignity, and joy to patients through friendly visits in their home, assisted living, or skilled nursing facility. Your presence supports both patients and their families during a meaningful time of life.
What Companion Volunteers Do:
- Share stories, listen, and offer a caring presence
- Read aloud, sing, or enjoy music together
- Watch a favorite movie or play a game of cards
- Create crafts or enjoy simple activities
- Provide light household support when needed
Why Volunteer?
- Flexible scheduling based on your availability
- Opportunities to connect in a deeply meaningful way
- Ongoing training and support from our hospice team
Qualifications:
- Volunteer must be at least 18 with reliable transportation
- Criminal background check, drug screening & TB test
- Completion of hospice volunteer training and orientation
Interested? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator today to learn more!
Fallon Lamprakes fallon.lamprakes@southerncareinc.com
Location
On-site
Valparaiso, IN, USA
