-
2 people are interested
Offering Care, Comfort and Compassion through Hospice Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: Amedisys Hospice Care- Hackensack NJ
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
Please visit the new page to apply.
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
2 people are interested
Are you someone who believes in the power of presence? Do you have a heart for listening, connecting, and simply being there?
We are seeking non-medical hospice volunteers to provide companionship, comfort and compassion to support individuals on their end of life journey. Your presence can bring peace, comfort and dignity during their most meaninful moments.
As a volunteer, you might:
- Sir bedside and offer a calming presence
- Engage in heartfelt conversations or share quiet silence
- Read aloud, play music, or share in in hobbies
- Provide emotional support to patients and families
- Offer a hand to hold, a smile, or simply be there
No medical experience is required - just your general care and willingness to connect.
Whether you have a few hours a week or a couple a month, you can make a profound difference. Our hospice is in Hackensack, NJ and we would love to help you become an in person direct care volunteer.
6 More opportunities with Amedisys Hospice Care- Hackensack NJ
Request failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
More
Opportunities
Opportunities
About Amedisys Hospice Care- Hackensack NJ
Location:
21 Main Street Suite 252, Hackensack, NJ 07601, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission at Amedisys Hospice is to share our passion for improving quality of life through innovative healthcare, one person, one family and one community at a time. We honor those we serve with compassionate home health, hospice, and personal care services that apply the highest quality clinical practices toward allowing our patients to maintain a sense of independence, quality of life and dignity.
Description
For patients on hospice care, volunteers play an essential role. Whether they’re simply being present with a patient or helping behind the scenes, volunteers help create trusting bonds and meaningful memories for hospice patients and their loved ones. Just as volunteers are important to hospice patients, hospice patients make service work rewarding for volunteers. Hospice volunteers provide comfort, compassion and care for people as they near the end of life.
Volunteering Opportunities
-Remote Volunteering Opportunities
-Administrative: Support hospice office operations
-Bereavement: Support family members who have lost a loved one
-Direct Patient Support: Visit and support patients one-on-one.
-Veteran Volunteering: Take part in Veteran Pinning Ceremonies and other special opportunities to honor our Veterans
-Professional: Share a special skillset or credential you have with patients and families
-Pet Therapy: Licensed Pet Therapy Animals needed (Must provide proof of certificates/accreditation)
-Music: Sing directly to patients wherever they call "home"
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
Seniors,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
Sun Jun 01, 2025 - Fri Aug 29, 2025
WHERE
NJ 07601
(40.88763 ,-74.04764 )
DATE POSTED
June 2, 2025
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Music Arts
- Drawing
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour per visit