Become a Hospice Companionship Volunteer in Oakland

Hospice volunteering will give you an opportunity to truly make a difference in another's life. Your smile, your listening, your attention, and your compassionate presence will bring the important gift of connection and affirmation to someone in their last phase of life.You will receive an orientation to hospice concepts as well as training for your patient visit, and you will be well-supported and greatly appreciated by patients, their families, and the entire hospice team.Please contact us for more information. We look forward to talking with you.What are some of the things Volunteers can do for patients?Have a friendly visitRead a book or a passage out loudPlay cards or a gameWalk their dogPlay recorded music from a devicePlay a musical instrumentShare or view photosKnit or scrapbookHelp with equine horse therapy sessionsTake a walk with themSit outdoors with them on a patioRun errandsLight housekeepingAccompany them to community activitiesOutdoor choresHelp them write legacy letters, emails, and cardsHave a beautiful conversationSit with them in compassionate and therapeutic silenceVolunteer your licensed services: haircut, manicure, massage, reiki, alternative therapies, etc.Go on hikes with a patient's family members -- coordinated by our bereavement teamBring along your licensed pet therapy animalProvide respite care for the family or a caregiver who may need an hour or two breakSit vigil with a patientGive the gift of your heart and your timeI'm looking forward to chatting with you soon! Apply by clicking the link below.Hospice Volunteers Needed! in Concord, California | Careers at Continuum Hospice (68) (icims.com)Warmly,Charity KieselVolunteer Coordinator