Patient Companion Volunteer – Help Someone Feel Less Alone

Make a meaningful difference, one visit at a time!

Sometimes, the greatest gift you can give isn't medicine or treatment, it's your presence.

A friendly conversation, a shared laugh, listening to a favorite story, or simply sitting beside someone can brighten a patient's day and remind them they are not alone.

At Medcare Hospice, our volunteers provide companionship, emotional support, and meaningful human connection to patients and families during one of life's most important journeys. No medical experience is required, just compassion, reliability, and a willingness to make a difference.

If you're looking for a volunteer opportunity that is both meaningful and personally rewarding, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

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Why Volunteer with Medcare Hospice?

Volunteering with Medcare Hospice is more than giving your time—it's becoming part of a compassionate community dedicated to improving lives.

As a volunteer, you'll receive:

• Comprehensive volunteer training
• Flexible scheduling that fits your availability
• Community service hours
• Internship opportunities for eligible students
• Valuable healthcare exposure
• Resume-building experience
• Ongoing guidance and support from our Volunteer Services team
• The opportunity to create meaningful connections with patients and families

Many of our volunteers tell us they expected to make a difference in someone else's life—but discovered the experience transformed their own.

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What You'll Do

As a Patient Support Volunteer, you may:

• Visit patients in their homes or care facilities
• Provide companionship and friendly conversation
• Listen to life stories and cherished memories
• Read books, newspapers, or inspirational passages
• Play games or enjoy music together
• Offer emotional support through your presence
• Help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation

Every visit is unique, and every act of kindness matters.

Ideal For: This opportunity is especially valuable for individuals interested in:

• Nursing
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Counseling
• Healthcare Administration
• Pre-Med
• Public Health
• Occupational Therapy
• Community Service

Students seeking volunteer hours or internship experience are encouraged to apply.

Commitment

We understand life is busy.

Most volunteers serve approximately 2–4 hours per week, based on their availability.

Our volunteer program is designed to create meaningful relationships, so we ask volunteers to commit to approximately 50 hours over a six-month period whenever possible.

In addition to Patient Companionship, Medcare Hospice also offers opportunities in:

• Administrative Support
• Bereavement Support
• Community Outreach
• Music Therapy
• Pet Therapy
• Veteran-to-Veteran Support

Our Volunteer Services team will help you find the opportunity that best matches your interests and skills.