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Published 11/25/25 1:47PM

Hospice Companion

Embracing HospiceCare of Monmouth County
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Shrewsbury, NJ
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    based on volunteer's availability
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    under 18 with parental involvement

    Description

    Bring comfort, connection, and compassion to someone’s final chapter.

    Are you someone who loves to listen, share stories, or simply offer a kind presence? As a Hospice Companion Volunteer, you’ll make a meaningful difference by providing companionship to patients and their families during one of life’s most important times.

    What you’ll do:

      • Visit patients to provide friendship and emotional support
      • Listen to life stories or share quiet moments
      • Offer respite to caregivers
      • Bring warmth, dignity, and peace through your presence

    No medical experience is required. We provide full training and ongoing support — all you need is empathy, reliability, and a caring heart.

    This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to give back to their community. Positions are available in Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties.

    Location

    On-site
    Shrewsbury, NJ 07702, USA
    Directions

    And Surrounding areas of Monmouth County

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