Volunteers get to make their own schedule! Our Non-medical Hospice Direct Care Volunteer provides support to patients living with a terminal illness, in addition to their caregivers and family. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including companionship, socialization, and caregiver relief. There is no medical background needed - our Hospice volunteers do not interact with the patient in any medical or personal hygiene capacity (i.e., volunteers do not give baths, get the patient in/out of bed, or to/from the bathroom, give medication). Some examples of what a Direct Care Volunteer could do:
Volunteers make their own schedule! We do ask for about 2 hours per visit.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Amedisys Hospice. We’re delighted that you feel called to contribute your time and compassion to our mission.
Our volunteers are an inspiration to our patients, families and staff. The care and kindness our team brings make a profound difference each day! We believe your involvement can add to the comfort and support that define our organization.
To get started, please complete our application form, which can be found here. Once you submit the application, we would love to schedule an interview with you. This conversation allows us to get to know you better and share more about the incredible role our volunteers play.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you again for your inspiring in the lives of those we serve.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Amedisys Hospice. We’re delighted that you feel called to contribute your time and compassion to our mission.
Our volunteers are an inspiration to our patients, families and staff. The care and kindness our team brings make a profound difference each day! We believe your involvement can add to the comfort and support that define our organization.
To get started, please complete our application form, which can be found here. Once you submit the application, we would love to schedule an interview with you. This conversation allows us to get to know you better and share more about the incredible role our volunteers play.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you again for your inspiring in the lives of those we serve.