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Bedside companion

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Tulsa, OK
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    June 1, 2026
    End Date:
    May 28, 2027
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Called when a person is actively dying per your availability.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Family, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Bedside companion

    Miller Hospice has a growing team of kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families - just by being there at the very end of life. Our desire is that no one dies all alone - whether in a home, hospital, nursing home, VA center.

    'Golden hour' (vigil) volunteers should be comfortable supporting the patient and family's unique needs during this important time. Giving the family a break, allowing them to get some sleep or gather together away from the patient. This is a crucial time to provide quiet, gentle presence. If the patient has no family available to sit with them, YOU would be able to give them the comfort of your presence - as much as you are able to. Our goal is to have a large pool of volunteers so we can split up into various shifts and meet the needs of the volunteers as well as the patients. This is an On Call opportunity.

    Orientation and training provided. Golden hour volunteers will first go through the process of becoming Miller Hospice Volunteers.

    If interested, you may start the process at www.millerhospicetulsa.com

    Location

    On-site

    where pt resides- varies

    Tulsa, OK, USA
    Directions

    we will work with your availability in time and distance traveled to the patient's location. Generally speaking, the patient is sleeping continuously during their last days/hours.

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