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Elder Friends Needing Volunteers! w/ Uplift Hospice!

Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Houston, TX
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, Weekends daytime
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    8 hours monthly
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Please Bring w/ you: Driver's License Social Security Card Car Insurance TB test results (if n/a, we will administer TB test onsite) Please respond to this email confirming your attendance and if you'll need a TB test administered.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Elder Friends Needing Volunteers! w/ Uplift Hospice!

    At Uplift Hospice, we believe every person deserves to be seen, heard, and accompanied — especially in their final chapter. We provide compassionate end-of-life care that honors the whole person, and our volunteers are at the heart of what makes that possible.

    We are looking for kind, present individuals to serve as Companion Volunteers — people willing to simply show up and be there.

    What You'll Do

    As a Companion Volunteer, you'll spend time with hospice patients who may otherwise spend their days alone. Your presence is the gift. Responsibilities may include:

    • Visiting patients at home, in care facilities, or at inpatient hospice settings
    • Engaging in conversation, reading aloud, listening to music, or sharing quiet company
    • Writing letters or cards on behalf of patients
    • Providing a calming, caring presence during a vulnerable season of life
    • Notifying staff of any changes in patient mood or condition

    Who We're Looking For

    • Warm, patient, and genuinely people-centered
    • Comfortable being present in emotionally tender environments
    • Reliable and consistent — patients and families count on you
    • Respectful of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and end-of-life wishes
    • No healthcare experience required — just a compassionate heart

    Time Commitment

    • Minimum of 2 hours per week
    • Daytime, evening, and weekend availability welcome
    • Orientation and training provided before placement

    Why Volunteer With Us?

    • Make a profound difference in someone's final days
    • Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
    • Gain meaningful experience in healthcare and human services
    • Be part of a team that truly cares — about patients and volunteers

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Houston, TX
    Associated Location

    Uplift Hospice

    Houston, TX, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Please Bring w/ you:

    Driver's License

    Social Security Card

    Car Insurance

    TB test results (if n/a, we will administer TB test onsite)

    Please respond to this email confirming your attendance and if you'll need a TB test administered. Please feel free to reach out via phone call any time!

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