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Published 1/21/26 12:00PM

Hospice Companion Volunteer (Non-Medical) — Sioux City

Care Initiatives Hospice SIOUX CITY
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Sioux City, IA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Visits are typically 30–60 minutes, with scheduling and frequency based on availability
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB test (paid for by CIH)

    Description

    Looking for a meaningful way to give back in your community?

    Hospice companion volunteers provide calm, compassionate presence through conversation and companionship for patients and families during a tender season of life.

    🤍 What This Role Looks Like

    • Spend time visiting with patients in their homes or care facilities
    • Offer companionship through conversation, reading, music, or quiet presence
    • Provide comfort for patients and a brief moment of support for caregivers

    🌿 Why Many Volunteers Love This Role

    • Flexible scheduling that fits into your life
    • One-on-one connection without long shifts
    • Non-medical, non-clinical support
    • Orientation and ongoing guidance provided

    📍 Location

    Sioux City

    ℹ️ Important to Know

    This is a non-medical volunteer role. Volunteers are never asked to provide personal care, transportation, or clinical support.

    If this kind of presence feels meaningful to you, we’d love to connect.

    Location

    On-site
    Sioux City, IA, USA
    Directions

    Volunteer visits take place in patient homes or care facilities within Sioux City. Specific locations are shared after placement.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Please complete the interest form, and we’ll follow up to answer any questions and share next steps. There’s no obligation — this is simply a way to learn more and see if the role feels like a good fit.

    If you already know you’d like to move forward, you may also complete our full volunteer application here: Hospice Volunteer Application

    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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