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Published 11/24/25 11:35AM
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Hospice Field Volunteer

Caring Hospice Services of New York
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Brooklyn, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible, would perfer a minimum of twice a month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Annual physical includding PPD.

    Description

    Hospice volunteers:

    • Visit patients in their homes and in facilities offering companionship and a chance to reminisce
    • Read books, newspapers and other favorites to people when they aren’t able themselves
    • Assist with small errands for the patient and family.
    • Share their talents and gifts... Play Music, sing, draw at bedside of patient, create photo albums, knitt blankets and more.
    • Provide patient the opportunity to tell his/her life story through the use of video, (if patient or caregiver has one available), audio and/or the written word.
    • Office Volunteers assist office staff with basic tasks such as copying and filing, helping with web research, spreadsheets and more.
    • Contribute to volunteer newsletter keeping volunteers and staff in tune with the Hospice Volunteer Program’s activities.

    Location

    On-site
    3039 Avenue U, Brooklyn, New York, US

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