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Companion Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Fairmont Hospice
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Role Summary: Companion volunteers are there for the patient by giving them companionship- such as reading a book, playing games, or reminiscing
Duties & Responsibilities: Visit patients to provide emotional support and social interaction, participate in activities like reading, chatting, or playing games, help reduce the feelings of isolation for patients.
Requirements: Background check, strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional and social support, reliability and flexibility to meet patients needs
Volunteer Benefits: Bring joy and create lasting memories through meaningful interactions , gain a deeper understanding of the value of presence and active listening, contribute to the quality of life for patients and their loved ones.
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About Fairmont Hospice
Location:
300 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX 77469, US
Mission Statement
Dedicated to providing hospice care and volunteer services that offer hope, encouragement and care to those who live with a life threatening illness, as well as support for their families, friends and for the community.
Description
- Providing emotional support, reading to a patient, or just holding a hand
- Assisting with necessary household activities while family members keep an appointment
- Shopping or running errands for a patient
- Spending quality time, sharing experiences, or just listening
- Helping patients share their experiences, communicate or express their life stories through speech, letters, email, blogs.
- Basic household chores
- Veterans needed to honor Veteran patients at bedside/share stories together.
- Working on projects, spreading awareness, addressing community issues.
- Clerical and other office duties
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
300 Jackson StreetRichmond, TX 77469
(29.58254 ,-95.76089 )
DATE POSTED
March 3, 2025
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 1 hour and at least once a month
- Valid ID and car insurance