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Patient Comfort Companion

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Greenville, SC
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    2-4 times per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Background check and TB testing

    Description

    Patient Comfort Companion

    Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today.

    At Your Health we believe that compassion changes lives. Whether you're offering companionship, sharing the comfort of a therapy pet, or supporting our team behind the scenes, your time can bring peace, dignity, and hope to patients and families during life's most meaningful moments. Join our volunteer team and discover how even a few hours can leave a lasting impact.

    As a Comfort Companion Volunteer, you'll provide friendship, emotional support, and a comforting presence to hospice patients. Volunteers spend quality time visiting, listening, reading, sharing conversations, playing games, or simply sitting quietly with patients. Your compassionate presence can bring comfort, reduce feelings of loneliness, and make a meaningful difference in someone's end-of-life journey. No medical experience is required—just a caring heart and a willingness to serve.

    Location

    On-site

    Patient home or Live-in facility

    Greenville, SC, USA

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