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Published 11/21/25 10:18AM

Support for our Veterans on Hospice

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Canton, MA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours per week; Schedule is flexible!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    COVID-19 Vaccination and booster; Driver's license; Access to reliable transportation (car); Drug screen

    Description

    Support for our Veterans on Hospice

    Are you a veteran, or do you come from a military background?

    Do you believe in IN PERSON support as veterans approach end of life?

    Become a volunteer with Gentiva hospice and join our We Honor Veterans program!

    Our veteran volunteers...

    • Provide unique Veteran-to-Veteran care and support
    • Assist with pinning ceremonies and other events recognizing the service of our veterans
    • Sing & play music
    • Read to patients
    • Watch TV and provide other forms of companionship

    If you are interested, please call us with any questions or e-mail us with any inquiries

    Gentiva hospice: 617-332-0813

    E-mail: karen.girard@gentivahs.com

    • Volunteers do not provide direct patient care such as toileting, feeding, changing, etc.

    Location

    On-site
    Canton and surrounding areas, Canton, Massachusetts, US

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