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Published 12/23/25 1:52PM

Be There When It Matters Most As A Friendly Visitor To A Hospice Patient

Ennoble Care
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Your time is your own, we are grateful for every minute you choose to share with us!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    23
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Family, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    17+
    Other Requirements:
    A kind heart and willingness to help others
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Be There When It Matters Most As A Friendly Visitor To A Hospice Patient

    Some people at the end of life don’t need more medicine.

    They need a gentle presence. A listening ear. A hand to hold.

    They need someone.

    Hospice companionship volunteers offer one of the most meaningful gifts there is: time.

    By simply sitting with a patient, sharing conversation, reading aloud, listening to memories, or providing quiet comfort, you help ensure that no one feels alone during one of life’s most tender moments.

    You don’t need medical experience.

    You don’t need the perfect words.

    You just need compassion, patience, and a willingness to show up.

    Volunteering as a hospice companion can be deeply moving, unexpectedly beautiful, and truly life-changing—for both the patient and you.

    If you have a caring heart and a little time to give, we would be honored to have you join us.

    ✨ Your presence can bring comfort. Your time can bring peace. ✨

    Location

    On-site
    200 Reynolds Ave, Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please navigate to the website above for more information or email, Shelley DeMarco.

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