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Published 10/30/25 1:01PM

Direct Care Volunteer

Gentiva Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fairfax, VA
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    October 30, 2025
    End Date:
    December 30, 2025
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be able to provide 2 references, pass a background check and drug screen, have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Direct Care Volunteer

    The Direct Care Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients and families dealing with a terminal illness and end-of-life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including the provision of companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Direct Care Volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families.

    The office for this position is located in Woodbridge, VA. Currently, patients are located in Prince William County, Fairfax County, and Stafford County.

    Location

    On-site
    Fairfax, VA, USA
    Directions

    Our office is located in Woodbridge VA but patients are located all over Northern VA.

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