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Published 4/17/26 12:49PM

Hospice Companion

Mission Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near newport beach, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Hospice Companion Volunteers focus on emotional and social support rather than clinical care. Responsibilities may include:

    • Providing companionship through conversation, quiet presence, reading aloud, listening to music, or sitting with patients
    • Offering emotional support by listening attentively and responding with empathy and respect
    • Reducing loneliness and anxiety by providing a calm, reassuring presence
    • Respecting patient preferences regarding communication, spiritual beliefs, and cultural practices
    • Observing and reporting any significant changes in patient mood or comfort to the hospice care team
    • Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to hospice policies and ethical standards

    Volunteers do not provide medical care, personal care (such as bathing or feeding), or clinical decision‑making

    Location

    On-site

    Patient home or facility can vary.

    Newport Beach, CA, USA

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