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Published 2 months ago

Bereavement Volunteer – Hospice Support

Compassionate Care Hospice (Amedisys) Bedminster NJ
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in New Jersey, US
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    weekly flexible around your schedule
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    In the USA

    Description

    Help bring comfort to families grieving the loss of a loved one. At [Your Hospice Name], we support families for 13 months after a patient’s passing, and our Bereavement Volunteers play a key role in that care.

    What You’ll Do

    Choose the type of outreach that fits you best:

    Phone calls to check in and offer support

    In‑person visits for companionship and connection

    Handwritten notes or cards to remind families they’re not alone

    What We Provide

    Training in grief support

    Ongoing guidance from our bereavement team

    Flexible scheduling

    Who You Are

    Compassionate, reliable, a good listener, and comfortable offering gentle support during a vulnerable time.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in New Jersey, US
    Associated Location
    1430 US Highway 206 Suite 200, Bedminster, New Jersey, US

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    We have training, onboarding including a background check and references and lots of support for our volunteers. We look forward to hearing from you.

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