Companionship Volunteer - Canton and Surrounding Areas

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Volunteers who offer companionship are known as Direct Care Volunteers They serve as 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. They may provide support to patients and families by performing essential duties such as reading to patients, playing games, watching movies, writing letters on behalf of patients, assisting with plant or pet care, meal preparation, or support with light household chores as needed. Direct Care Volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families. Our patients reeside in their homes or at Assisted Living Facilities.