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Published 4/1/26 11:47AM

Hospice Volunteers Needed

Bristol Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fairfax, VA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Due to the length of training, we ask for a year commitment
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Religion & Spirituality, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans, Women
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB Test (provided)
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Hospice Volunteers Needed

    Bristol Hospice Fairfax is seeking compassionate and caring individuals to join our volunteer team. Our volunteers provide companionship and support to patients and families during their hospice journey.

    What You'll Do:

    • Offer companionship through friendly visits, reading, sharing stories, or simply being present
    • Provide emotional support to patients and families
    • Provide caregiver relief support for families/primary caregivers
    • Engage in light activities such as playing music, doing puzzles, or writing letters

    Requirements:

    • Must be 18 years old or older
    • Have a heart for service and compassion for those at end of life
    • Reliability and commitment to visit patients regularly (schedule is flexible)
    • Completion of hospice volunteer training
    • Completion of background check and TB test (arranged by Bristol Hospice)

    Why Volunteer with Us?

    • Make a lasting impact in someone's life
    • Gain meaningful experience in hospice care
    • Receive ongoing support and training from our hospice team
    • Flexible schedules that fit your availability

    Location

    On-site

    We visit patients where they live: at their home, assisted living, nursing home, etc.

    Fairfax, VA, USA
    Directions

    Fairfax and surrounding areas

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