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Published 10/2/25 11:32AM

Companionship/Caregiver Relief Volunteer

Sacred Journey Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lawrenceville, GA
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    This position is generally a once weekly 4 hour commitment agreed upon between the volunteer and their coordinator.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Drug screen and fingerprinting for patient facing roles

    Description

    The Companionship/Caregiver Relief Volunteer will provide social and emotional care to terminally ill patients and their families. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • visiting patients in their homes, nursing homes and assisted living facilities
    • engaging in patient interests and hobbies
    • providing emotional/social support in a non-judgmental manner
    • acting as a comforting presence for patients who are unable to respond during visits
    • preparing documentation for the clinical recored per Hospice standards
    • assisting patients with any hands-off needs they may have.

    The Companionship/Caregiver Relief Volunteer is expected to work collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary teams and follow guidelines for universal precautions.

    Sacred Journey Hospice is currently still seeking volunteers for this position and has implemented policies to ensure that staff, volunteers and patients are protected from COVID-19. Additionally, volunteers for this position will currently only be visiting patients in their homes.

    Location

    On-site

    Sacred Journey Hospice

    575 Professional Drive, Suite 165, Lawrenceville, Georgia, US
    Suite 165

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