Allay's Hospice Companions bring comfort to patients and relief to their caregivers by offering a supportive presence, a listening ear and a helping hand.

When visiting, volunteers may offer to play music or a game, read to the patient, listen to his/her stories and memories, sit with a patient outside or take him/her for a walk, or offer assistance with other non-medical tasks. There are also times when volunteers may simply sit quietly while holding one's hand, letting the patient know that he or she is not alone.

Allay's Compassionate Companions profoundly affect the quality of our patients' lives by simply sharing their time.

The amount of time you give is flexible and scheduled around your availability. We do take into account your location to assign patient visits that are near or within your community.

Hospice Companions receive training regarding the philosophy of hospice, the role of the volunteer and other staff members, as well as, helpful skills for meaningful visits with hospice patients and their families. New volunteer training can be completed both virtually and/or in-person.

Note: At this time, in-person visits are limited due to the pandemic. However, we anticipate there will be a great need for trained hospice volunteers once Covid-19 visitation restrictions are lifted. Inquire NOW for information on how you can get started on your road to becoming a future hospice volunteer or check out our "volunteer from home" opportunities.