Visitor Hospice Volunteers Companionship

Friendly Visitor Hospice Volunteers for Companionship

The role of the VNS Health Hospice Care Volunteer is that of a professional friendly visitor
, providing a supportive, caring presence for patients, caregivers & families. Our goal is to provide comfort, care and compassion to our patients & families during what is often a difficult time.

Some of the ways that volunteers help, include: visiting to ease social isolation, providing companionship & socialization, being an active listener, reading aloud, listening to music, playing games, providing a quiet presence, helping with organizational projects and more.

Volunteers with special skills, such as singing, playing musical instruments, hairstyling, cosmetology, pet therapy, etc. are also needed. We are also seeking multilingual volunteers in all boroughs.

Population Served:
People with Health-based Concerns

Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age: 18+

After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will contact you to confirm participation and provide directions for this opportunity.

253 Broadway, 8th floor, New York, NY 10007

In order to sign up for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account.

This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:

• Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
• Create a new team to sign up.

Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity: