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Published 2/24/26 3:23PM

Hospice Volunteer – Compassionate Companionship & Support

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Muncie, IN
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Most patient-facing volunteers realistically serve 1 to 4 hours per week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Hospice Volunteers provide meaningful support to patients and families facing serious illness. This is not about fixing or rescuing. It is about presence, steadiness, and dignity.

    Volunteers may serve in one or more of the following roles:

    • Patient companionship visits (conversation, reading, music, quiet presence)

    • Veteran-to-Veteran visits

    • Respite support for caregivers

    • Tuck-in calls

    • Administrative or office support

    • Special skill roles (haircare, massage therapy, Reiki, pet therapy, creative arts, etc.)

    Responsibilities

    • Provide consistent, compassionate support within the scope of hospice care

    • Maintain professional boundaries and patient confidentiality

    • Document volunteer hours and visit notes as required

    • Communicate changes or concerns to hospice staff

    • Commit to reliability and respectful service

    Qualifications

    • Minimum age 18

    • Ability to pass background screening

    • Completion of orientation and required training

    • Emotional maturity and comfort around serious illness

    • Dependability and respect for diverse beliefs and cultures

    No medical experience is required. We provide training and ongoing support.

    This opportunity is ideal for individuals who value quiet impact, meaningful service, and being present during one of life’s most vulnerable seasons.

    Service areas include Howard, Cass, Miami, Wabash, Grant, and surrounding counties.

    Flexible scheduling available. We will work with your availability.

    Location

    On-site

    Muncie, Indiana and the surrounding areas

    Muncie, IN, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Thank you for your interest in serving hospice patients.

    Please ensure your responses are thoughtful and complete. After review, qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a brief phone conversation. Selected volunteers will complete an application, background screening, orientation, and required training before beginning service.

    A minimum 6-month commitment is preferred to provide consistency for patients and families.

    We appreciate your willingness to serve with compassion and reliability.

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