West Valley One-hour Weekly Senior Companion Volunteers Needed - Very Flexible Scheduling!

If you have a kind heart, are a good listener, and want your volunteer time to feel truly meaningful, this opportunity may be the perfect fit. Our hospice is looking for friendship/companionship volunteers for our senior patients located throughout the West Valley.

One of the great things about volunteering with us is flexibility with YOUR schedule. As long as it matches the patient's needs, you can choose the day and time to volunteer. As a courtesy to our patients, we ask that once the schedule is set, it remain consistent every week.

WHAT DOES A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER IN PATIENT SUPPORT DO?

Patient needs vary, but these are some of the common things we do:

• • Listen to stories
  • Have a conversation about life
  • Sit with them and listen to music or watch TV
  • Give the family a short respite
  • Do their hobbies with them
  • Get them a small snack or water

VOLUNTEERS DON'T:

• • Give any medical care
  • Lift any patient
  • Transport any patient

WHERE DO THE VOLUNTEERS GO TO HELP PATIENTS?

Our patients are located throughout The Valley. We go to where they live. Some live at home, some are in care facilities, and some are in group communities. We will try to match you with a patient who is close to you. We currently have patients in Buckeye, Goodyear, Laveen, Glendale and Peoria.

If this sounds like something you'd like to do, you will receive hospice classroom training, supplemental healthcare training, and will have a joint first patient visit with the volunteer coordinator so you feel confident and comfortable.

We are looking for an hour each week, but if you have more time to spare, that's ok too!

REQUIREMENTS:

• • Valid Arizona Driver's License
  • You must be aged 18 to work directly with our patients
  • A negative Tuberculosis test result (your doctor can do this or we can test in our office)
  • Background check
  • Drug Screening
  • Two-hour training class in our office located 51 and Greenway in Phoenix
  • Take-home test and exercises corresponding to classroom training
  • Ability to volunteer at least one hour a week

ABOUT US:

AdvisaCare Hospice exists to support people during the most challenging times of their lives. The volunteer is part of a professional care team that comes alongside patients and families to help however we can. We serve patients throughout The Valley - from Anthem to Casa Grande, from Buckeye to Apache Junction and everywhere in between.

Our patients are eagerly waiting to meet their new volunteer friend. If you are interested in more information or have an questions, please reach out!

Thank you for your consideration! The time you give is a gift they treasure!