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Published 11/11/25 5:30PM

Patient Companion Volunteer

Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lancaster, SC
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers generally commit to 1-2 hrs /week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    0
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Health & Medicine, Religion & Spirituality, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Patient Companion Volunteer

    We are welcoming Volunteers to join our Hospice team to provide companionship and social visits to patients that are currently under our care in their homes. Each opportunity is matched to a Volunteers location and schedule. Minimum of two visits per month can make a significant difference and be the start of a wonderful friendship. Friendly visits from a Hospice Volunteer may include but are not limited to, sitting with a patient while a family member runs an errand, reading, crafts., helping with lite housekeeping, simple conversation, running an errand for a patient or any skill or hobby you believe can add value to their moments. If you have the desire to bring some love and light into the heart and home of a Hospice patient and their family, you can make a significant impact here at Providence Care.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • No Donation

    Location

    On-site

    Patients homes

    Lancaster, South Carolina, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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