Hospice Companion Volunteer

Emmanuel Hospice is a non-profit hospice organization located in Grand Rapids, MI. Our goal is to provide exemplary spiritual and physical care creating a peaceful experience for the dying and their loved ones. We serve folks within a 50-mile radius of our downtown office wherever they call "home". This could be a nursing facility, assisted living space, or home setting.

We are looking for individuals to visit with folks on our service as companionship volunteers. Companionship volunteers bring so much joy to individuals at the end of life by offering one-on-one engagement and socialization. Volunteers offer companionship by reviewing a person's life history, reminiscing about their past, working on puzzles, playing music, walking outside on a warm sunny day, and offering friendship to folks during their final journey with us. Visits happen one-on-one as requested by the patient and their care team. They are usually about 1 hour or less and days/times are flexible (days, evenings, weekends).

Qualifications:

• 18+ years
• Valid driver's license
• Auto Insurance
• Background Check and Fingerprinting
• TB Testing
• Annual Flu and original Covid vaccine or medical or religious exemption
• Flexible online and in-person training - we work with your schedule! (about 8 hours total)
• General friendly demeanor
• Ability to communicate well and engage with new people
• Comfortability in nursing home, living facility, and home settings

For more information, please feel free to call us at 616-719-0919 or email us at: EHVolunteer@emmanuelhospice.org. We look forward to meeting you!