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Published 10/27/25 11:39AM

Volunteers Needed to be a Friendly Visitor/ Companion

Heartland Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Roanoke, VA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    We are seeking an individual that is interested in volunteered at least 2 hours a week for either administrative support at the office or visit patients at their residence or facilities.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB SCREENING (PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE)

    Description

    Volunteers Needed to be a Friendly Visitor/ Companion

    Do you have a heart for people? Do you especially enjoy the elderly? Are you looking for ways to reconnect in the community?

    If so, we have opportunities in various locations/areas for you to provide companionship for our patients. Just an hour or two per week makes such a big difference in someone's life.

    Companion/Friendly Visitor Volunteer Duties

    • Offers on-site companionship, respite care, letter writing, homemaking chores and errands
    • Donates his/her time to the supportive needs of patients and families who need the assistance, according to the plan of care
    • Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team by providing input into the Plan of Care and team meetings as appropriate
    • Provides needed services to patient/caregivers such as shopping, meal preparation, respite for caregiver and other services agreed upon by Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator and patient/caregiver

    Service Areas: Alleghany, Rock Bridge, Nelson, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Campbell, Montgomery, Pulaski, Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania

    Contact Information: Contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information at 540-676-5644 or email bianca.dickerson@promedica.org.

    Location

    On-site

    Heartland Hospice

    Roanoke, Virginia, US

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