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Published 7/15/25 12:00AM

Be a Book Buddie

Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Oklahoma City, OK
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours per week. We are flexible!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

    Description

    Be a Book Buddie

    Book Buddy Volunteer

    Love to read? Share that joy with hospice patients through our Book Buddy Program. Volunteers read aloud to individuals or small groups, offering comfort, companionship, and connection through stories.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Read books, poems, or devotionals to patients
    • Foster calm and meaningful moments
    • Bring joy through the power of words

    No medical tasks. Just your voice and your heart.

    Volunteer Requirements :

    • Complete a volunteer application and specialized training
    • Pass a background check, fingerprinting, and TB test
    • Have a valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Oklahoma City, OK
    Associated Location
    10317 Greenbriar Pkwy, Oklahoma City, OK 73159, USA

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