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Published 3/4/26 10:07AM

Southside Patient Companion

Heart To Heart Hospice Fort Wayne
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fort Wayne, IN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    A hospice patient companion volunteer is someone who provides non-medical, compassionate support to people receiving hospice care, typically near the end of life. Their primary role is to offer presence, comfort, and emotional support to patients and sometimes their families.

    What They Do:

    • Sit with patients who are lonely or anxious
    • Listen to life stories and memories
    • Read aloud (books, scripture, newspapers)
    • Play music or share quiet activities
    • Offer gentle conversation or simply sit in silence
    • Provide respite for family caregivers by staying with the patient
    • Write letters or help with small personal tasks

    They do not provide medical care, administer medications, or perform clinical duties.

    This opportunity is specific for people that can serve in and around Berne, Bluffton, and Decatur Indiana.

    Location

    On-site

    Heart To Heart Hospice of Northeast Indiana

    5646 Coventry Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Call/Text: 260-341-7048

    Call: 260-203-5441

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