MIDLOTHIAN: ❤️ Make a Difference When It Matters Most

❤️ Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Become a Hospice Patient Volunteer

Provide Comfort, Connection, and Compassion

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community while making a genuine difference in someone's life?

As an Alpha Omega Hospice Patient Volunteer, you'll become an important part of a patient's care team by offering companionship, support, and a caring presence to individuals facing serious illness.

Why Hospice Volunteering?

• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families
• Make a positive impact during an important time in someone's life
• Develop communication, empathy, and active listening skills
• Share your time, talents, and compassion with others
• Experience the personal fulfillment that comes from serving your community
• Help reduce loneliness and improve quality of life for patients

What Do Volunteers Do?

Provide companionship through:

• Conversation and life-story sharing
• Reading, music, games, and activities
• Watching television together
• Listening and offering emotional support
• Simply being a caring presence

No healthcare or volunteer experience is required.

Volunteer Commitment

• Flexible scheduling
• Visit 1 time per week or 2 times per month
• Typical visits last 30–60 minutes
• Volunteer opportunities available near your preferred area

What We Provide

• One-on-one patient matching within approximately 15 minutes of your preferred location
• Volunteer Coordinator accompaniment on your first visit
• Ongoing support and guidance
• Comprehensive training provided at no cost

Requirements provided for FREE:

• Online Application
• Background Check
• TB Test (Skin or Blood Test)
• Drug Screening (THC not tested)
• Driver's License
• Online Volunteer Training

"You are not just volunteering your time—you are providing comfort, dignity, companionship, and human connection to someone who truly needs it."