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Krum: ❤️Meaningful Volunteer Experience with a Lonely Senior Citizen

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Krum, TX
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    1 or 2 Hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Copies of: Covid-19 Vaccination, Current Driver's License, Current Car Insurance, Social Security Card, TB Testing, Background Check & New Volunteer Training (all provided for free)

    Description

    Krum: ❤️Meaningful Volunteer Experience with a Lonely Senior Citizen

    Make a Difference Through Hospice Volunteering

    Provide Comfort, Connection, and Compassion

    Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community while making a genuine difference in someone's life?

    As an Alpha Omega Hospice Patient Volunteer, you'll become an important part of a patient's care team by offering companionship, support, and a caring presence to individuals facing serious illness.

    Why Hospice Volunteering?

    • Build meaningful relationships with patients and families
    • Make a positive impact during an important time in someone's life
    • Develop communication, empathy, and active listening skills
    • Share your time, talents, and compassion with others
    • Experience the personal fulfillment that comes from serving your community
    • Help reduce loneliness and improve quality of life for patients

    What Do Volunteers Do?

    Provide companionship through:

    • Conversation and life-story sharing
    • Reading, music, games, and activities
    • Watching television together
    • Listening and offering emotional support
    • Simply being a caring presence

    No healthcare or volunteer experience is required.

    Volunteer Commitment

    • Flexible scheduling
    • Visit 1 time per week or 2 times per month
    • Typical visits last 30–60 minutes
    • Volunteer opportunities available near your preferred area

    What We Provide

    • One-on-one patient matching within approximately 15 minutes of your preferred location
    • Volunteer Coordinator accompaniment on your first visit
    • Ongoing support and guidance
    • Comprehensive training provided at no cost

    Requirements provided for FREE:

    • Online Application
    • Background Check
    • TB Test (Skin or Blood Test)
    • Drug Screening (THC not tested)
    • Driver's License
    • Online Volunteer Training

    "You are not just volunteering your time—you are providing comfort, dignity, companionship, and human connection to someone who truly needs it."

    Location

    On-site
    Krum, TX 76249, USA

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