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Hospice Companion
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near newport beach, CA
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
Patient home or facility can vary.
Newport Beach, CA, USA
