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Published 7/28/25 8:00PM

Companion Volunteer -Akron, Fairlawn, Stow and surrounding area.

Summa Health Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Akron, OH
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    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    6 months/ 50 hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Provide support and companionship to hospice patients in their homes, assisted living or nursing facilities. Offer to read, play cards, hold a hand or just be a caring presence. Volunteer schedules based upon needs of patients and families. Evening and weekend shifts are available.

    This is a great way to be a friend to a patient.

    Location

    On-site
    Patient residence-private home or nursing home, Volunteer in your community!, Akron, Ohio, US
    Volunteer in your community!

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