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Published 8/24/25 8:00PM

Spanish/English speaking volunteer needed for friend visits/companionship

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Walnut Cove, NC
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours per visit as agreed upon
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Race & Ethnicity, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    If under 18, guardian must agree to complete orientation, training and be present for all visits. Copy of current vehicle insurance policy, Current NC Driver's License of volunteer or guardian, TB test(company pays)

    Description

    Spanish/English speaking volunteer needed for friend visits/companionship

    Patient is a female hospice patient in Walnut Cove who only speaks Spanish. Her son is her primary caregiver and he speaks both english and spanish. Son is the only person that patient is able to talk with due to only speaking spanish. She is requesting a volunteer to come to her home and talk with her weekly or more often if possible. Visit would last from 1-2 hours each visit on average. Son works from home and could use time to do some work or hobbies while you are visiting. Visits are in Walnut Cove so must be willing to drive there and provide proof of NC driver's license and current vehicle insurance and submit to TB test and background check. 12.5 hours of training can be done online or in office to accomdate your needs. Aproximately 1 hour needed in office or at a mutual agreed upon location such as starbucks for the onboarding.

    Location

    On-site

    Client's home in Walnut Cove NC

    Walnut Cove, North Carolina, US

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Must submit to tubercolosis testing and back ground check. Both are paid for by company. Copy of NC Driver's license and proof of current vehicle insurance is also required.

    If you would like to get ahead of the game. Please follow this link to fill out our online application as well

    https://wellcarehealth.com/hospice-volunteer-application/

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