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Published 8/24/25 8:00PM

Smyrna! Make a new friend! Become a hospice volunteer today!

Traditions Health
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Smyrna, GA
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Must commit to at least one visit per month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    State and federal guidelines require a background check, drug screening, TB test, physical and fingerprinting. Traditions Health will pay the cost for these requirements. Ongoing training and orientation will be provided.

    Description

    Smyrna! Make a new friend! Become a hospice volunteer today!

    Make a new friend and bring joy, comfort and connection to our amazing patients as they enter their last stages of life. You will receive an orientation and training, and will be well-supported by the hospice team. What can you do as a "buddy volunteer"?

    • Friendly visit with patient
    • Assist patients as they participate in nursing home activities
    • Celebrate birthdays
    • Play cards or a game
    • Sit outdoors with them on a patio
    • Walk their dog
    • Play a musical instrument and/or sing
    • Read a book
    • Write letters that the patient dictates

    Location

    On-site
    Smyrna, Georgia, US

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