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Published 11/25/25 1:59PM
Direct Care Volunteer (Patient Support Volunteer) Gentiva Hospice - Jefferson City MO
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Jefferson City, MO
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
Flexible schedule
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Able to respect boundaries and Must complete Gentiva Hospice volunteer orientation, background screening, and drug testing. TB testing and required immunization documentation may be required per policy.
Description
Purpose:
To provide compassionate, non-medical support to patients and families, enhancing comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide companionship through conversation, reading, music, or presence.
- Offer caregiver relief by sitting with the patient while family members take breaks.
- Assist with life review activities (memory books, storytelling, legacy projects).
- Provide emotional support to patients and families.
- Participate in Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer visits (if applicable).
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to Gentiva Hospice policies.
- Report visit notes and observations to the Volunteer Coordinator in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Compassionate, dependable, emotionally mature.
- Ability to maintain clear boundaries and respect patient/family beliefs and choices.
- Good listener, comfortable being present during sensitive or quiet moments.
- Completion of Gentiva Hospice orientation, training, and background checks.
Time Commitment:
Flexible—typically 1–4 hours per week or based on availability.
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in or near Jefferson City, MO
Associated Location
Gentiva Hospice Jefferson City
1616 Southridge Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109, USA
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Instructions:
Qualifications:
- Compassionate, dependable, emotionally mature.
- Able to respect boundaries and patient/family beliefs.
- Comfortable supporting individuals during sensitive moments.
- Must complete Gentiva Hospice volunteer orientation, background screening, and drug testing.
- TB testing and required immunization documentation may be required per policy.
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