Hospice Volunteer

Job overview

The Hospice Volunteer role is based in North Easton, MA, with visits to patients in homes and care facilities. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a volunteer commitment of at least one hour per week for a minimum of six months. Hospice Services of Massachusetts aims to provide patients at the end of life and their families with a meaningful and comfortable experience. The volunteer offers emotional and task-oriented support to patients and families in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator and interdisciplinary team. Companionship and simple activities help support comfort and connection during hospice care.

What you'll do

• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator and interdisciplinary team
• provide emotional and task-oriented support
• read with patients, do arts and crafts, listen to music, reminisce, or converse
• visit patients in homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or hospitals
• handle confidential patient information tactfully.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice volunteer

patient support

family support

companionship

arts and crafts

music

patient visits

north easton ma

hospice services of massachusetts

no experience required

flexible schedule

one hour weekly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

No experience is required. Volunteers must be at least 18 and commit at least one hour weekly for a minimum of six months; schedules are flexible.

About the employer

Hospice Services of Massachusetts is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.