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Published 10/27/25 1:01PM

Become a Hospice Volunteer

Amedisys Hospice - Baton Rouge
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Baton Rouge, LA
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    We work with your time and your schedule
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    We provide background check and training

    Description

    Become a Hospice Volunteer

    If you have a passion for caring for others and are looking for a way to make a difference in people’s lives, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. As a hospice volunteer you are an important part of our hospice care team, you can help improve the quality of life for our patients, their families and their caregivers.

    Currently looking for volunteers for:

    • Offering companionship
    • Write a Pen Pal Letter
    • Making weekly telephone calls
    • Veteran to Veteran visits
    • Grocery shopping and/or running errands for patient/families
    • Provide respite for caregivers while visiting with the patient
    • Providing help with bereavement mailings
    • Deliver a Birthday gift

    Special Projects:

    • Crafting and delivering seasonal gifts to patients
    • Sending birthday cards
    • Create a Life Board

    Professional Volunteers, using your talents:

    • Massage/Reiki/and other alternative therapies
    • Music therapy
    • Art therapy
    • Hairdresser/barber
    • Pet Therapy
    • Videographer, Photographer

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Baton Rouge, LA
    Associated Location

    Amedisys Hospice

    3854 American Way, Suite C, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
    Suite C

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    You can apply directly with this link https://bttr.im/ki37q

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