Nonprofit
Published 12/2/25 8:27AM

Be someone's last new friend!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Roanoke, VA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Be someone's last new friend!

    Volunteers are the heart of our hospice. They provide practical and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers may visit patients weekly or as needed basis from 1-4 hours at a time and are matched to patients considering proximity and scheduling preferences. Patient care volunteers frequently express what a privilege it is to walk with a family during this special time and how personally rewarding they have found it to be. Our volunteer training provides information about the many aspects of the dying process and the various ways to assist the dying through their end of life journey. Many of our graduates find the training itself a transforming experience. There is no obligation to volunteer upon completion of the training.

    Location

    On-site
    1615 Franklin Rd, Roanoke, Virginia, US

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