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Hospice Volunteer Patient Caregiver Relief Volunteer
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Sacramento, CA
Details
Start Date:
June 25, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, Weekends daytime
Commitment Details:
Once assigned to a patient, visits are weekly for a maximum of 4 hours.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
15
Cause Areas:
Health & Medicine, Veterans, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Hospice volunteers can truly touch the lives of patients and families in Hospice who are facing a terminal illness by providing patient and family support and caregiver relief. They provide emotional support and practical assistance that enhances the comfort and quality of life for patients and caregivers.
They are members of the Interdisciplinary Care Team and help to maintain levels of comfort and quality of life for patients and their loved ones.
Hospice volunteer tasks may include:
- Giving relief to family caregivers in the home to allow them time to run errands or some special time to rest and relax
- Sharing a hobby or interest
- Reading to the patient
- Preparing a light meal
- Listening to music
- Visiting with patient and family
Location
Volunteer must be in or near Sacramento, CA
Associated Location
Greater Sacramento Service Area
Sacramento, CA, USA
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Instructions:
Please go to https://kpvolunteer.samaritan.com/custom/511/volunteer_home to register and submit application.
