Hospice Volunteer (Unpaid)

The role

Volunteers will provide support to hospice clients and their families. Tasks include patient visits, legacy projects, and bereavement support.

What you will do

• Patient visits including companionship, reading, life review, and exercise
• Legacy projects such as arts, cooking, or music
• Reading, movies, crafts, and activities at senior living facilities
• Pet therapy if you have a therapy animal
• Virtual projects from home or around town
• Office projects including companionship calls or office help
• Gardening program assistance
• Bereavement support
• Vigil companionship

Required qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate
• Have a criminal background check completed, as per state requirements
• Meet all state requirements for volunteers, where applicable

Nice to have

• Pet therapy (if you have a therapy animal)

Benefits

• Become involved in your community
• Make a difference in the lives of others
• Be part of a caring and compassionate team of hospice professionals
• Participate in free training and support
• Add to your professional development

About the company

BAYADA Hospice is a home health care provider. The company is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.