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Published 8/24/25 8:00PM
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Cedartown - Volunteers with BIG HEARTS are needed

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cedartown, GA
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Must commit to at least one visit per month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    State and federal guidelines require a background check, drug screening, TB test, physical and fingerprinting. Traditions Health will pay the cost for these requirements. On-going training and orientation will be provided.

    Description

    Cedartown - Volunteers with BIG HEARTS are needed

    Volunteers with BIG HEARTS are needed to provide support and companionship to elders with life-limiting illnesses. Your compassion will bring joy, comfort and connection to patients as they enter their last stages of life. You will receive an orientation and training, and will be well-supported by the hospice team. What can you do as a hospice patient volunteer?

    • Friendly visit with patient
    • Light housekeeping
    • Run errands for caregiver
    • Play cards or a game
    • Sit outdoors with them on a patio
    • Walk their dog
    • Play a musical instrument and/or sing
    • Read a book
    • Write letters that the patient dictates
    • Outdoor chores
    • Sit vigil with a patient

    Location

    On-site
    Cedartown, Georgia, US

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