Hospice volunteer companions needed in East Pierce County

Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care works together as a team of professionals and volunteers to discover and meet the unique needs of patients at the end of their lives while supporting their families as well. We provide them with both practical and emotional support. Whether it's a private home, skilled nursing facility, adult family home, or the Franciscan Hospice House, we meet our patients where they are to offer both comfort and companionship.

Franciscan Hospice Volunteers provide compassionate presence for our patients, all of whom are within 6 months of dying.

Sitting at the bedside, providing respite for caregivers, walking dogs, reading aloud or delivering audio books, singing songs, playing music, and listening to a patient talk about their life, are ways Hospice volunteers enrich the lives of our patients.

If you are interested in bringing joy to others, we would love to hear from you.

Qualified Volunteers Must:

• Be 18 years of age and older
• Pass criminal background and character reference
• Provide copy of current driver’s license, car insurance, and record of flu shot
• Be available to volunteer 1- 4 hours a week for one year (we are flexible)
• Have the ability to listen with empathy and without judgement
• Have respect for all people no matter their creed, culture, gender or lifestyle
• Maintain confidentiality
• Complete the screening, training, reporting, and ongoing education required of all volunteers

Volunteers Needed across all of Pierce County, WA !!