Companionship Volunteers

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Companionship Volunteer for Hospice Patients and Families

Companionship volunteers are needed to visit with and enrich the quality of ife for a patient with life-shortening diagnosis who is receiving hospice care. This program allows volunteers to be matched one on one with a patient. The volunteer will be able to choose various ways to offer kindness through companionship, which may include conversation, reading, music, and simply watching a television program with the patient or sitting and holding their hand. The volunteer canalso seth their schedule that is convenient for both parties.
Typically, a companionship visit is 2 to 4 times a month, for approximately 30 minutues for up to 2 hours, depending on your availibility and the pt need.
Additionally, visits could involve helping families by offering respite time, to allow the family to run errands, help with light housework, or helping to prepare meals. Whether you are retired, a student, or just want to make a difference for others, this is an extremely meaningful and rewarding way to contribute to others and to your community.

We also cover other counties including:

• Albemarle
• Norwood
• Star
• Biscoe
• Locust
• Richfield
• China Grove