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Published 10/21/25 2:40PM
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Elara Caring
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Grand Rapids, MI
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 Hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Background check, Fingerprints, TB-Test all paid by Elara Caring.

    Description

    Make Your Time Matter

    Elara Caring Hospice is looking for Companion Volunteers who will visit patients in local nursing facilities or in private homes. The Companion Volunteer will provide companionship, play cards or games, watch TV, take the patient out into the garden area for fresh air, read to the patient, etc. There is NO physical care involved. Hours are flexible, weekdays, evenings, or weekends. Typically, we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week.

    For information, please contact Stacie Ellison at sellison@elara.com or by phone at 517.643.0820

    Location

    On-site
    2320 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA

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