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Published 9/12/25 2:53PM

Become a Hospice Volunteer

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Alexandria, LA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteer hours are totally up to the volunteer. We work with your schedule.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Family, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Become 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. Hospice patients often face their final chapter with courage-but no one should face it alone. We're seeking compassionate volunteers to offer companionship, comfort, and a listening ear to those in hospice care. As a hospice volunteer you are 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:

    • Companionship/Socialization visits
    • Making weekly telephone calls
    • Veteran to Veteran companionship visits
    • Help by grocery shopping and/or running errands for patient.
    • Provide respite for caregivers.
    • Write Pen Pal Letters
    • Deliver Birthday gifts!
    • Send monthly birthday cards

    Administrative support:

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

    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
    • Create Life Boards

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Alexandria, LA
    Associated Location

    Compassionate Care Hospice - Alexandria, La

    5417 Jackson Street, Suite B, Alexandria, Louisiana, US
    Suite B

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