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Published 9/16/25 4:08PM

Respite Volunteer- Sit with hospice patient while caregiver takes 2 hour break

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Winston-Salem, NC
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Son is flexible on the 2 hour visits start time- he would prefer after 11 am and he stated any days of the week are fine. this should equal out to a minimum of 8 hrs per month and will last until patient is discharged from hospice or passes away.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    if under 18 years of age, parent/guardian must consent to complete training and attend visits with minor.

    Description

    Respite Volunteer- Sit with hospice patient while caregiver takes 2 hour break

    Hospice client is in need of female volunteer to sit with patient while her son (primary care giver) takes a break 1-3 times per week in Winston Salem 27101 area. Patient is nonverbal but son will get her up into wheelchair, feed her and give her medication prior to leaving for an outing for a mental health break as he is the only care giver. He would greatly appreciate this service as he is at risk for care giver burnout. Home is clean and tidy. Patient currently sits in wheelchair. NO hands on care is expected or advised unless it is holding water bottle for her to take at tiny sip. This is not a requirement. No other hands on care is able to be provided such as cleaning patient or transferring patient. Son will clean patient up when he comes back. This is a really nice family with a great story!

    Location

    On-site

    Client's Home in Winston Salem 27101

    Winston-Salem, NC, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Please include copy of current NC driver's license and proof of current vehicle insurance. You can download copy of company application if you would like to go ahead and submit that as well so we can review prior to interview.

    https://wellcarehealth.com/hospice-volunteer-application/

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