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Companionship Volunteers Needed

Gentiva Hospice, Franklin
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Brentwood, TN
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers are prepared with 12 hours of training, must complete a background check and drug screening, be tested for TB (tuberculosis) and be over the age of 18.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Family, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB testing

    Description

    If you are searching for a way to positively influence the lives of others, you belong here. Hospice volunteers are a valuable part of our team. Volunteers provide companionship at a patient's bedside to running errands. Ways to be involved include, holding a hand, listening, reading or singing as well as running errands or perform light housekeeping. Volunteering takes no advanced training or great commitment. All hospice volunteers are given assignments that best suit their time, skills and interests. Companionship volunteers must be over the age of 18, complete background check and drug screening as well as complete TB testing.

    If you are searching for a way to positively influence the lives of others, you belong here. Hospice volunteers are a valuable part of our team. Volunteers provide companionship at a patient's bedside to running errands. Ways to be involved include, holding a hand, listening, reading or singing as well as running errands or perform light housekeeping. Volunteering takes no advanced training or great commitment. All hospice volunteers are given assignments that best suit their time, skills and interests. Companionship volunteers must be over the age of 18, complete background check and drug screening as well as complete TB testing.

    Location

    On-site

    Patient's residence

    Brentwood, TN, USA

    How to Apply

    Please email our Volunteer Coordinator or call 615-656-1859 to discuss the application process.

    Please email our Volunteer Coordinator or call 615-656-1859 to discuss the application process.

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