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Become a Hospice Volunteer - The Gift of Compassion and Companionship

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Altoona, PA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteer hours are totally up to the volunteer. We work with your schedule. We just ask visits to be consistent.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB Test (at our expense)

    Description

    Become a Hospice Volunteer - The Gift of Compassion and Companionship

    If you have a passion for caring for others and are looking for a way to make a difference in people’s lives, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. Hospice patients often face their final chapter with courage-but no one should face it alone. We're seeking compassionate volunteers to offer companionship, comfort, and a listening ear to those in hospice care. As a hospice volunteer you are an important part of our hospice care team, you can help improve the quality of life for our patients, their families and their caregivers.

    Currently looking for companionship/socialization volunteers.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Share stories, laughter, and quiet moments
    • Offer emotional support and a calming presence
    • Help patients feel seen, heard, and valued

    No medical experience needed-just a kind heart and a little time.

    Whether you read aloud, play music, hold a hand, or simply sit in silence, your presence can bring peace and joy to someone who truly needs it.

    Flexible hours. Profound impact.

    Join us in honoring life, love, and dignity. Volunteer today-and be the reason someone smiles.

    Location

    On-site

    AseraCare Hospice

    Altoona, PA, USA
    Directions

    We serve patients in Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Indiana, Juniata, Mifflin, and Somerset counties

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    You can apply directly with this link https://bttr.im/fvz9f or wait for an email from the Regional Volunteer Coordinator

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