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Published 9/11/25 12:27PM

Actively Seeking Kent Hospice Volunteers!

Providence at Home with Compassus - Puget Sound
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Kent, WA
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    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    4 hours/week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    TB testing and health screening, complete on-line training and attend an in-person training session (February 7, April 11 or October 3)

    Description

    PATIENT CARE VOLUNTEERS

    Patient care volunteers offer essential practical and emotional support to hospice patients and their loved ones. We provide comprehensive training to ensure confidence in one's ability. Activities may include:

    • Companionship - Engage in activities, conversation, and emotional support for patients and/or caregivers.
    • Errands/shopping - Pickup groceries or other supplies, etc.
    • Respite - Support caregivers by providing up to four hours of patient companionship allowing for a rest break from direct care of their loved ones in their homes.
    • Life Legacy - Facilitate conversations and support patients in recording their life stories.
    • Light household tasks and yardwork - Straighten and tidy up, vacuum, dust, load/unload dishwasher and/or laundry, lawncare, gardening, etc.
    • Light meal preparation - Put together items laid out for a meal, heating food, etc.
    • Music - Provide non-therapeutic music for patient enjoyment.
    • Vigil - Offer a peaceful presence at the bedside of patients who are within the last 48 hours of life.
    • Virtual or remote opportunities are available as well depending upon the needs of those we serve.

    Location

    On-site
    Positions in your neighborhood, Kent, Washington, US

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