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Published 9/16/25 9:46AM

Hospice Volunteer, Companion, Martinsburg Area

Gentiva Hospice Altoona
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Martinsburg, PA
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Typical Time Commitment: 2-4 hours/month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Drug Screening, TB Skin Test (All Paid by Agency) *Does not require CPR Training unless requested

    Description

    Gentiva Hospice's Team provides compassionate end of life care to residents of Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Huntingdon, and Centre counties as well as parts of Clearfield, Somerset, Indiana, and Fulton counties.

    This position is for a volunteer interested in providing direct patient care hours through friendly visits 1:1 with our hospice patients in the Martinsburg/ Roaring Spring area. Some examples of responsibilities may include reading, socialization, companionship, emotional support, crafts, watching tv with the patient, etc. *All onboarding expenses are paid by Gentiva.*

    Each volunteer brings their own individual life experiences to each patient, caregiver, and family. Our goal as a team is to emphasize the quality of life for our patients. A volunteer can make the final days, weeks, or months of a person's life truly meaningful. Consider learning more about Gentiva's Volunteer Program today!

    Location

    On-site
    Martinsburg Area, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, US

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