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Published 10/7/25 12:57PM

Companion Hospice Volunteer - Lee County, IA

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fort Madison, IA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers determine how much time they have to give. Average time commitment 2-3 hours per month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Background screening, orientation, and TB test

    Description

    Companion Hospice Volunteer - Lee County, IA

    Volunteer Opportunity: Bring Comfort, Support, and Joy to Families in Need

    Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference? Volunteers give the priceless gift of time to patients and families, offering comfort, kindness, and support during life's most important moments.

    Whether it's listening to a patient share their life story, reading their favorite book aloud, or assisting family members with errands, your efforts will touch lives in profound ways.

    Volunteer opportunities include:

    • Patient Support: Provide companionship and emotional support to patients.
    • Bereavement: Help families through the grieving process.
    • Administrative: Support essential behind-the-scenes office operations.
    • Veteran to Veteran: Offer camaraderie and care tailored for veterans.

    Whether you choose to assist in-person, one-on-one with families, or behind the scenes in a local office, you'll join a compassionate team of volunteers dedicated to helping families navigate life's final chapters with dignity and grace.

    What You Need to Know:

    • Clients are located throughout Ft.Madison, Donnellson, Montrose and surrounding areas.
    • Opportunities are flexible to accommodate your schedule.
    • Training is provided to ensure you're well-prepared.
    • Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and willing to undergo a background screening.

    Why Volunteer with Us?

    This is your chance to make a real difference in your community and be a vital source of comfort and strength to families when they need it most.

    Start your journey with us today—join our team and help create moments that matter.

    Together, we can make life's closing chapters a little brighter, one family at a time.

    I am here to help! Jill.Venden@Compassus.com or 928-899-8546

    Location

    On-site
    Fort Madison, IA, USA

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