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Published 2/13/26 8:30AM
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Be a Friendly Visitor -- Hospice

AccentCare
Remote, Volunteer must be in Rhode Island, US
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    February 13, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    The time commitment is up to the volunteer
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Drug testing, TB testing, willingness to spend time training about hospice care philosophy and procedures. Hospice is regulated by Medicare and has to meet various requirements even for volunteers.

    Description

    Be a Friendly Visitor -- Hospice

    If you find meaning in helping others there is no better way than voluteering for hospice. Your personal attention and compassion can provide a sense of well being and quality of life for those who are facing a daunting time in their lives. At the same time, the connection you establish will be so rewarding. Older adults have a lot to share about their lives: their accomplishments, their memories, their wisdom, the hardships they have faced, and the history they have witnessed. At accentCare we will match you with an individual you will always remember. We serve all of Rhode Island.

    Respsonsibilities

    • Visiting people in assisted living facilities or in their homes
    • Providing social interaction and companionship
    • Assisting with legacy projects such as scrapbooking, compiling favorite recipes, transcribing life stories, musical projects, and making keepsakes
    • Using your unique skills and abilities to engage with new friends

    Requirements

    • Eighteen years or older
    • Clean driving record
    • Background check
    • Health assessment (paid for by accentCare)
    • Personal references
    • Drug testing

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Rhode Island, US
    Associated Location
    300 Centerville Rd, Suite 210, Warwick, Rhode Island, US
    Suite 210

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