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Published 8/26/25 8:00PM

Student Volunteer Opportunities in Hospice Care

Compassus Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Anderson, IN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible — student volunteers typically serve a few hours a month, with scheduling arranged around academic commitments and patient needs.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Health & Medicine
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers should be dependable and open to learning in an end-of-life care setting. Compassion, respect for confidentiality, and good communication skills are essential

    Description

    Student Volunteer Opportunities in Hospice Care

    Are you a student in nursing, social work, psychology, or a related field who wants meaningful, hands-on experience? Compassus Hospice offers volunteer opportunities that give students the chance to learn about patient care, family support, and the interdisciplinary team approach that defines hospice.

    Student volunteers may:

    • Visit with patients to provide companionship and emotional support
    • Assist families through listening, letter writing, or small acts of kindness
    • Learn about the hospice team, including nursing, social work, and chaplaincy roles
    • Participate in special projects, office support, or community outreach

    These roles are flexible and designed to enrich your learning while making a real difference in the lives of patients and families. Free training and supervision are provided.

    Watch our video to learn more: Volunteering at Compassus

    Location

    On-site
    Anderson, Indiana, US

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