Hospice Volunteer
Job Summary
Looking for meaningful experiences supporting individuals and families
Need a flexible schedule
Interested in community engagement activities
Harbors Home Health & Hospice is a nonprofit hospice care provider dedicated to enhancing quality of life offering compassionate support and providing dignity for individuals and families facing life-limiting illness.
As an unpaid Hospice Volunteer you will provide comfort companionship and support to patients and their families. Volunteers are valued members of the hospice care team who help extend care beyond clinical services and bolter emotional well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Spend time with hospice patients offering companionship conversation or quiet presence in homes or care centers.
- Provide caregiver respite by giving families short breaks.
- Engage patients in activities such as reading listening to music or conversation.
- Help with light errands or simple tasks.
- Offer support at community events
- Help with office administrative duties
Must be 18 years or older for hospice patient visits
Compassionate patient reliable and respectful of diverse cultures and backgrounds
Able to commit some schedule flexibility
Background check orientation/training valid drivers license for patient visits
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
About Company
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