Hospice Volunteer - Companionship

Hospice companionship volunteers provide presence, comfort, and emotional support to patients and families during a very meaningful time in life. Through simple human connection, volunteers help reduce loneliness, offer reassurance, and support quality of life for individuals receiving hospice care.Companionship volunteers do not provide hands-on medical care. Instead, they offer time, attention, and compassionate listening, becoming an important part of the hospice interdisciplinary care team.Volunteer activities may include:Sitting with patients to provide companionship and comfortListening, talking, or sharing storiesReading aloud, watching television, or engaging in light conversationOffering calm presence for patients who may be anxious or aloneProviding respite companionship for caregivers while remaining within volunteer role boundariesWho we're looking for:Compassionate, dependable individualsComfortable being present with individuals who are seriously ill or near end of lifeGood listeners who respect patient dignity, privacy, and cultural preferencesNo clinical or caregiving experience required—training providedVolunteer requirements (per CMS guidelines):Completion of hospice volunteer orientation and trainingBackground screening and health clearance per hospice policyCommitment to confidentiality and HIPAA complianceAbility to follow hospice policies and interdisciplinary team guidanceWillingness to document volunteer visits as requiredWhy volunteer with hospice?Make a meaningful difference through simple acts of kindnessProvide emotional comfort when it is needed mostReceive support, education, and guidance from hospice professionalsBe part of a care team focused on dignity, compassion, and quality of lifeIf you are looking for a volunteer opportunity centered on human connection and compassionate presence, hospice companionship volunteering may be right for you