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Published 10/28/25 1:10PM

Volunteer Opportunity with Elara Caring - San Antonio (surrounding areas)

Elara Caring
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Antonio, TX
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    3 - 6 - 12 month commitment
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    7
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB TEST covered by our Agency / BACKGROUND CHECK / VOLUNTEER TRAINING / VOLUNTEER PAPERWORK (HIPPA)

    Description

    Volunteer Opportunity with Elara Caring - San Antonio (surrounding areas)

    Become a Hospice Volunteer with Elara Caring

    Make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

    Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for compassionate volunteers to offer companionship and emotional support to local hospice patients and their families.

    We are now accepting in-person volunteers!

    Your time can bring comfort and joy through simple but meaningful activities such as:

    • Reading stories
    • Making crafts
    • Playing games
    • Heartfelt conversations
    • Offering emotional support during the end-of-life journey

    "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." - Dr. Seuss

    Flexible Scheduling:

    Donate just one hour a week - weekdays, evenings, or weekends - whatever works best for you.

    Volunteer Requirements:

    To ensure the safety and well-being of our patients, all volunteers must complete a background check and TB test as required by the Texas Department of Public Health.

    Interested or Have Questions?

    Contact: Misty Alva 210-325-1451 Volunteer Coordinator

    Join us and bring comfort, dignity, and a listening ear to someone who truly needs it. Your time matters.

    Location

    On-site
    San Antonio, Texas, US

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