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Published 10/23/25 10:53AM

Companionship Volunteer-Dalton, GA

Sacred Journey Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Dalton, GA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    This position requires travel to patient home or facility and spending time with them there.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Health & Medicine, Religion & Spirituality, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+

    Description

    The Companionship/Caregiver Relief Volunteer will provide social and emotional care to terminally ill patients and their families. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • visiting patients in their homes, nursing homes and assisted living facilities
    • engaging in patient interests and hobbies
    • providing emotional/social support in a non-judgmental manner
    • acting as a comforting presence for patients who are unable to respond during visits
    • preparing documentation for the clinical recored per Hospice standards
    • assisting patients with any hands-off needs they may have.

    The Companionship/Caregiver Relief Volunteer is expected to work collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary teams and follow guidelines for universal precautions.

    Sacred Journey Hospice is currently still seeking volunteers for this position and has implemented policies to ensure that staff, volunteers and patients are protected from COVID-19. Additionally, volunteers for this position will currently only be visiting patients in their homes.

    Location

    On-site

    Sacred Journey Hospice

    101 E Crawford St, Dalton, GA 30720, USA

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