Hospice Volunteer at Swan Hospice in New Jersey

Position Summary:

Hospice volunteers play a vital role in providing comfort, support, and companionship to patients and families during end-of-life care. Volunteers offer their time and presence to enhance the quality of life for patients and support the hospice care team.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide companionship through friendly visits, reading, conversation, or playing music.

• Offer caregiver relief through respite visits.

• Participate in bereavement support by making calls or writing letters.

• Help with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, or mailings.

• Document visit notes and time logs accurately and timely.

• Qualifications:

  • Compassionate, patient, and dependable.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Able to pass background check and health screening (TB test, etc.).
  • Completion of required hospice volunteer training.

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Time Commitment:

Flexible; generally 1–4 hours per week depending on volunteer availability and patient needs.

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Benefits:

- Meaningful, rewarding service to individuals and families.
- Training and ongoing support.
- Opportunity to gain experience in healthcare and hospice environments.