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1 person is interested
Compassionate Companionship Volunteers Needed - Placita Hospice
ORGANIZATION: Placita Hospice, LLC
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1 person is interested
Bring comfort, presence, and peace to someone at the end of life.
Placita Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to provide non-medical support to patients and families in Pima County. As a hospice volunteer, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful difference through:
Friendly visits and companionship
Reading, conversation, or life review activities
Respite care for family caregivers
Assistance with errands or light household tasks
Legacy or memory projects
Volunteers are matched with assignments based on their interests, availability, and comfort level. Whether you can give a few hours a week or help occasionally, your time can deeply impact someone's final journey.
No prior medical experience is needed. We provide free, comprehensive training and ongoing support. Must be 18+ and able to pass a background check.
Help us bring comfort, dignity, and joy to those who need it most.
Skills or Experience Preferred (but not required):Empathy and active listening
Patience and reliability
Comfort with end-of-life conversations (training provided)
More opportunities with Placita Hospice, LLC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Placita Hospice, LLC
Location:
6303 E Tanque Verde Rd, Ste 311, Tucson, AZ 85715, US
Mission Statement
At Placita Hospice, our mission is to provide exceptional end-of-life care that embraces the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients and their families. We are committed to: Honoring life by enhancing comfort, dignity, and peace Supporting caregivers with compassion and education Empowering patients to make choices that reflect their values and goals
Description
Placita Hospice was founded in 2024 to provide compassionate, dignified end-of-life care to patients and families in Pima County. We offer personalized support wherever patients call home-private residences, assisted living, or nursing homes.
Our team includes nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors, physicians, and volunteers, all dedicated to enhancing comfort and quality of life.
Our Goals:
Compassionate Care: Respect each patient’s journey
Family Support: Provide education, resources, and grief care
Community Engagement: Promote awareness and outreach
Volunteer Empowerment: Create meaningful opportunities to serve
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
6303 East Tanque Verde RoadSte 311Tucson, AZ 85715
(32.24386 ,-110.85744 )
DATE POSTED
May 29, 2025
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Arts Administration
- Reading / Writing
- Hospice Care
- Knitting
- Music Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours per week is ideal
- To see patients at Placita Hospice in Tucson, volunteers need to be 18+, pass background and TB tests, complete training, and commit to regular visits. Contact us directly for exact requirements.