Companionship Volunteer

Location: Sevier and Blount Counties

Commitment: 3-8 hours bi-weekly/monthly

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator

About the role:

Join Gentiva Hospice in bringing comfort, dignity, and companionship to patients and families. As a Direct Care Volunteer, you'll be a vital part of our care team, offering presence, empathy, and practical support when it matters most.

Whether you're reading aloud to a patient, sharing stories, assisting with light household tasks, or giving a family caregiver a much-needed break, your time and compassion help create peace and connection during life's most meaningful moments.

Why does it matter?

Hospice volunteering is more than service, it's connection, reflection, and love in action. The moments you share can bring deep comfort to others and lasting meaning to your own life. Join us in making every day count!

We're looking for. . .

• Adults 18+,
• Compassionate, empathetic, and respectful people,
• Good listeners that value meaningful connection, and
• People with reliable transportation.

Requirements:

• Complete our internal application and provide two references,
• Undergo a background check, drug screening, TB test, and orientation,
• Participate in 12h of annual training and continuing education, and
• Commit to confidentiality and compliance with hospice regulations.

What you'll do:

• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients and families,
• Offer respite care so caregivers can rest and recharge,
• Make "tuck-in" calls to ensure patients have what they need before the weekend,
• Assist with small but meaningful tasks like writing letters, or light meal-prep and housework,
• Keep open communication with the Volunteer Coordinator about patient needs or changes, and
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the compassionate standards of hospice care.

Ready to Sign-up? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Morgan Faulkner at morgan.faulkner@gentivahs.com or call us at (865) 280 - 1966