Hospice Volunteer - Direct Patient Care

Provides volunteer support to the hospice program under the supervision of the volunteer coordinator. The volunteer provides patient care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies. Duties may include homemaker chores, running errands, respite care, companionship, etc.

Hospice volunteers make a difference to patients and families at a very difficult time in their life. Volunteers often find their own lives enriched knowing their efforts have made a positive impact on another person’s life.

Volunteers can do a variety of things based on their skills, interests and talents. Volunteers can provide direct patient care or administrative support in the office. A volunteer may:

• Make visits to patients to read, write letters, play games, take walks, and provide relief to the caregiver
• Provide companionship to patients
• Assist with patient household activities like running errands or walking pets
• Assist in special projects such as sewing or making memory bears for patients