Be Part of Someone's Legacy--Become a Hospice Volunteer in Manhattan!

MJHS

Hospice provides a specialized program of care and services for end-of-life patients. MJHS Hospice provides care for pediatric and adult patients in homes, nursing homes, assisted living communities, inpatient facilities and hospitals.

MJHS Hospice Volunteer opportunities include:

• Providing support and companionship to patients and their families

• Participating in leisure activities such as reading, listening to music, playing games with patients

• Supporting or organizing group activities for patients

• Listening compassionately to patients and their families

• Providing office or clerical support for our hospice team

• Complementary therapies

  Requirements for all categories of volunteers:

• 18 years or older

• 15 hours of training (4 hours training for clerical/office volunteers)

• Background Check (no charge to applicant)

• Medical Clearance (no charge to applicant)

• 2 hours per week minimum

• minimum 3 months

  Required skills for patient visits: discretion, patience, compassion and dedication

  Preferred clerical and office support skills include: receptionist skills, computer skills, organizational skills and filing

  For more information, please email hvolunteerservices@mjhs.org