Direct Care Volunteer

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The Direct Care Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients and families dealing with a terminal
illness and end-of-life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including the provision of
companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Direct Care Volunteers
may also make tuck in calls to patients and families.

The Direct Care Volunteer must possess the ability to actively listen and communicate compassionately with
patients, families, and caregivers at the end-of-life. He/she has the ability to work as a team with family
members and hospice staff. He/she must have the ability to respect patient/family belief systems, emotional
maturity and sensitivity. Must be dependable and have access to reliable transportation. He/ she must have an
understanding of Hospice philosophy and goals.

You will provide support to patients and families by performing essential duties such as reading to patients,
playing games, writing letters on behalf of patients, assisting with plant or pet care, meal preparation,
companionship or support with light household chores as needed.

Training is provided by the Volunteer Coordinator during onboarding period.