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Published 12/4/25 11:30AM

Change Someone's Whole Day with an Hour of Yours Through Hospice Volunteering

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Hackensack, NJ
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    In person volunteering requires some medical clearances

    Description

    You can be the reason someone smiles today. You can be the reason their darkest days are not that dark. Volunteering with Amedisys Hospice brings connection, comfort and smiles to our end-of-life patients. It can be in person or remote and completely scheduled around your availability and comfort level.

    Remote roles are pen pals, tuck in calls and birthday cards. In person we have non-medical companionship visits, respite visits and sitting vigil. All roles are so important in helping our patients and their families feel connected and supported. Sometimes all it takes is a pen pal post card, sometimes it is a hand to hold in quiet support to ease worries and bring comfort.

    If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore Amedisys would love to talk to you about it! Respond to this post and our Volunteer Coordinator Kris will reach out to explain the roles, the onboarding process and the training. We do require a background check using your driver's license, a few personal references and a TB test that we cover if you want to volunteer in person. You also need to be in the United States and over 16 for remote roles and over 18 for the in person roles.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Hackensack, NJ
    Associated Location

    Amedisys Compassionate Care Hospice

    Hackensack, NJ, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Respond to this ad here on Idealist or click on the link included. We are looking forward to welcoming new volunteers to our organization helping patients have connection and compassion on their dark days. Feeling like the world is a lot right now? Volunteer and your world will get brighter and so will the patient's world. We are here to help you every step of the way. My job as volunteer coordinator is to make volunteering fun, rewarding and easy. My name is Kris and I am the volunteer coordinator. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

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