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Published 11/14/25 9:47AM

Vigil Volunteer for Hospice Patient

Gentiva Hospice Harrisonburg
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Shenandoah, VA
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    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    one hour to several hours as needed
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Volunteers are needed to sit "vigil" by offering companionship, comfort, and emotional support to patients during their final hours of life, sometimes referred to as the "11th hour". Support can be provided to patients who have no family to be with them or to provide support and respite time to families and caregivers. This may occur by just being a calm presence, talking and listening to family/caregivers, quietly playing recorded music, or just sharing the silence by holding a hand. Training will be provided to understand the dying process and help to support the patient and the family if present.

    Location

    On-site
    Shenandoah, Virginia, US

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