Companionship Volunteer Needed

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice; Detroit (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is looking for volunteers to provide companionship to patients either at home or in long-term care facilities. Volunteers will engage in activities such as reading, talking, and writing letters, which contribute positively to the patients' care journey.

This opportunity offers volunteers a chance to witness the joy of bringing comfort to those at the end of life while being a valued member of the hospice team.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients at home or in long‑term care facilities.
• Provide companionship through reading, talking, writing letters, and sharing stories.
• Offer respite and support to caregivers.

Job description

Volunteer Position

Residential Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit patients at home or in a long‑term care facility. Companionship may include reading and talking to a patient, writing letters, sharing a patient’s personal story, or giving respite to caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients at home or in long‑term care facilities.
• Provide companionship through reading, talking, writing letters, and sharing stories.
• Offer respite and support to caregivers.

Benefits For Patients

Knowing that they are not alone, having the chance to see a new face and share their stories, and giving caregivers the opportunity to take brief breaks and return refreshed. Patients also gain something to look forward to during their care journey.

Benefits For Volunteers

The satisfaction of bringing comfort to someone approaching the end of life, witnessing the beauty of families coming together, and the knowledge that you are a valued member of the hospice team.