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Published 10/31/25 2:43PM

Give Back to Haywood County residents - Become a Hospice Volunteer

Gentiva Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Jackson, TN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    One hour a week or more if you choose
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Veterans
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    17+
    Other Requirements:
    • Must be 17+ Complete a background check Attend a brief volunteer training session Display empathy, patience, and good listening skills

    Description

    Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join our team as a Hospice Volunteer and provide comfort, companionship, and support to patients and their families during a critical time.

    As a hospice volunteer, you may:

    • Offer companionship through conversation, reading, or simply being present
    • Provide respite for caregivers
    • Assist with administrative tasks at the hospice office
    • Support bereavement programs
    • Make "Tuck-In-Calls" on a regular basis to ensure the patient has adequate supplies prior to the weekend or holiday
    • Light housekeeping (washing dishes, doing laundry, vacuuming)

    No medical experience is required - just a compassionate heart and a willingness to help.

    Location

    On-site
    174 Murray Guard Drive, Suite A, Jackson, Tennessee, US
    Suite A

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