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Published 10/19/25 2:17PM

Be A Patient Care Volunteer With Hospice, Los Gatos and surrounding area

VITAS Healthcare of SF Bay Area
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Gatos, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Training provided. Volunteer about 1 hour a week. Would like a 1 year commitment.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB testing and background check will be required.

    Description

    Vitas Healthcare is looking for volunteers who are able to share their time with hospice patients living at home, assisted living, or in long term care facilities. Hospice volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and their caregivers during a critical time. Hours are flexible, can be during the weekend. Average commitment is about 1 hour a week. Training is provided. Volunteers can offer companionship for the patient, read, play music, games, and help in other meaningful ways.

    Volunteers are needed for the San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Hayward areas.

    There are many locations throughout the area. For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.

    Location

    On-site
    Los Gatos, CA, USA

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