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Published 9/12/25 12:57PM

Be A Companion for A Hospice Patient - Dallas

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    As little as one time a month, to weekly, Whatever time you would like to give back.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB test will be given by staff.

    Description

    Be A Companion for A Hospice Patient - Dallas

    Trinity Hospice is seeking kind, compassionate, and dependable volunteers to be friendly visitors to our hospice patients. As a hospice volunteer, you will be an important part of the hospice team. As a Friendly Visitor Volunteer, you can provide much-needed companionship by visiting with patients in their homes. Activities that our volunteers do include:

    • Engaging in friendly conversation
    • Reading and writing with the patient
    • Playing games
    • Sharing hobbies
    • Playing music
    • Watching TV/Movies with patient
    • Helping with household duties the patient might not be able to do
    • Errands
    • Caregiver relief
    • And Much Much More!!!

    We provide full training in Hospice philosophy and volunteer duties. Orientation and on-going training provided! Background and reference check required. Volunteer will be driving to patients home for visits, so you will need a reliable mode of transportation. We will work with your schedule!

    Volunteers must be 18 years or older to volunteer directly with patients. No previous training or volunteer work required. You must have your own reliable vehicle and be willing to travel to visit patients. We are not taking any court ordered community service volunteers at this time. Below is a list of the communities that we serve:

    We have many ways for volunteers to engage and change the lives of our patients, follow our Volunteer Match page or visit our website www.trinityhospice.com/volunteers.

    Location

    On-site
    Dallas, TX, USA

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