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Published 9/29/25 12:05PM

Work with Veterans in Metarie, LA!

Compassus
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Metairie, LA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    1+ hours/month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Informal Interview, 6 hours of orientation with lunch provided, TB test, background check.

    Description

    The Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program at Hospice Compassus aims to pair recruited veteran volunteers with hospice patients who have been identified as veterans. Veteran volunteers are important because they are able to form a camaraderie with veteran patients that can help eliminate the stoicism and secrecy that veteran patients often develop from having served in the armed forces.

    Veteran Volunteers can help by:

      Assist veterans in reminiscing/telling life stories

        Educate and assist patients in receiving veteran benefits

          Take part in pinning ceremonies or distribute certificates for Veteran’s Day and other recognition events

            Friendly visits

              Improve communication within families

                Assist in replacing lost medals

                  Provide respite for caregivers

                    Read to patients

                    Veteran volunteers have the unique ability to relate and connect with each veteran patient allowing them to become an essential piece in the delivery of quality end-of-life care.

                    Location

                    On-site
                    2450 Severn Ave., Suite 315, Metairie, Louisiana, US
                    Suite 315

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