Volunteer Opportunity (Hospice)

Care Hospice • Ringgold, GA

6d

About The Position

Hearth Hospice offers volunteer opportunities supporting patients, families, and the hospice care team. Volunteers may provide companionship to patients, give caregivers a break, help with office and organizational tasks, share music or other talents, provide visits with a certified therapy pet, or connect with veteran patients. Volunteers are not paid employees and do not receive compensation for their time. No hospice experience is needed for pet therapy volunteers, but their pet must be certified and vaccinated.

Requirements

• Have a heart for serving others and appreciate the hospice mission.
• Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and deep respect for individuals and their unique journeys.
• Welcome and value people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
• Pass background check requirements.
• For pet therapy volunteering, have a certified and vaccinated pet.
• No hospice experience is needed for pet therapy volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organizational support, including light data entry, assembling packets, and sending cards to family members.
• Organize special memories for patients and sew memory bears or blankets.
• Visit patients to provide companionship and give caregivers a break through activities such as reading, hobbies, games, and listening.
• Visit patients with a certified, vaccinated therapy pet to provide joy and emotional support.
• Share musical talents to comfort patients and healthcare staff.
• Connect with fellow veterans, provide companionship, and participate in meaningful ceremonies.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed