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Published 10/3/25 2:02AM

Hospice Visitor Companion Volunteer -Join our Hospice Team! [Milwaukee Office]

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Milwaukee, WI
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    September 4, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT-5
    End Date:
    December 3, 2025
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    1-3 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Background check and TB test

    Description

    Hospice Visitor Companion Volunteer -Join our Hospice Team! [Milwaukee Office]

    Do you have a caring heart and desire to bring comfort to others? We are seeking compassionate individuals to serve as Hospice Companion Volunteers.

    As a volunteer, you will visit patients facing life-limiting illnesses to provide emotional support and companionship. Your presence can make a world of difference---offering comfort, reducing loneliness, and creating moments of joy.

    Volunteer activities may include:

    • Engaging in conversation and active listening
    • Reading aloud, playing music, or sharing hobbies
    • Sitting quietly as a comforting presence
    • Offering respite to family caregivers

    Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling---visits are typically 1-2 hours per week, based on your availability.

    Training & Support: All volunteers receive comprehensive hospice training and ongoing support from our care team. No medical experience is required.

    Requirements:

    • Must be 18 years or older
    • Hospice experience (preferred, not required)
    • Must pass a background check
    • Must have a negative TB test result
    • Reliable, compassionate, and dependable
    • Must provide TWO references
    • Comfortable speaking with patients and families by phone and in person
    • Detail-oriented with a professional attitude

    Why volunteer with us:

    • Gain valuable healthcare experience
    • Make a meaningful difference both behind the scenes and in someone's life
    • Join a supportive, mission-driven team environment

    Interested?

    Apply today at: Careers (by clicking the link), replying to this ad on idealist, or by contacting Christina Szopinski, Volunteer Coordinator for Milwaukee/Racine, christina.szopinski2@compassus.com, (414) 748-2307

    Location

    On-site
    Milwaukee, WI, USA
    Directions

    Milwaukee Office Located: 135 S 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214

    Express Your Interest in This Opportunity

    Instructions:

    Please click here: Careers this link will take you to the Compassus website where you can fill out the volunteer application.

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