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Published 3/30/26 10:13AM

Patient visitor - open-ended position Central Arkansas

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Hot Springs, AR
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    This is up to you. It can be as little or as much time as you would like to give.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Patient visitor - open-ended position Central Arkansas

    BE the Highlight of Someone's Day! Volunteer

    Patient visitor: Are you a good listener with a few hours to spare? we are looking for compassionate patient visitor volunteers to join at Elite Hospice. As a visitor volunteer, you aren't providing medical-care--You're providing something just as important Human connection. Whether it's chatting about the news, simply being a calm presence, your time makes a world of difference.

    Caregiver respite: Sit with the patient 2 to 4 hours to provide respite for the Caregiver. Volunteers do not provide personal care to patients but are a watchful eye over the patient while their Caregiver goes grocery shopping, has a Dr. appointment, etc.

    Administrative volunteer: Help with various administrative duties at our Elite Hospice office. e.g. Tuck-in phone calls, make patient and veteran packets, help with Bereavement mailers.

    Music Activities: Play soothing instruments to patients and families in care facilities.

    Cosmetologist: Provide simple haircuts and nail care to hospice patients.

    Pet Therapist: Share the love of your licensed therapy pet with hospice patients and family members.

    Pet Peace of Mind: Help keep the patients beloved pet at their home by providing pet care at their home. E.g. Walking dogs, brushing, feeding, clean pet area.

    Vet-to-Vet visits: Visit Veteran patients, Pinning of Veteran patients. Help with We Honor Veteran outreaches. For Veterans or Veteran experienced volunteers.

    Crafter: Sew, crochet, or knit a variety of needed crafts like adult bibs, lap blankets, shawls, slippers, etc. for patients and Veteran patients.

    To apply please contact us at crystal.giles@lhcgroup.com

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Hot Springs, AR
    Associated Location
    135 Amity Rd., Suite A, Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
    Suite A

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