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Continuum Hospice
Barnstable, MA, US
Summary
Volunteers provide companionship and support to hospice patients through activities like reading, games, and music, or assist the care team with administrative tasks. They also contribute by sewing items, organizing memories, or providing pet therapy visits.
Job Description
Overview
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join Continuum Hospice's dedicated volunteer team and bring joy, comfort, and support to those who need it most. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities that cater to different skills and interests. Whether you enjoy direct interaction with patients, supporting behind the scenes, or sharing your special talents, there's a place for you here. Explore the different ways you can make a difference and find the perfect volunteer role for you!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT PAID EMPLOYEES AND DO NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THEIR TIME.
Who we are:
At Continuum Hospice, we take immense pride in being a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care. Guided by our vision to be the most trusted partner in hospice care, we surround our patients and their loved ones with unwavering support, comfort, and compassion. At Continuum Hospice, we look for Volunteers who share our belief that true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch.
We have volunteer opportunities throughout the Cape Cod area, including Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Dennis, Falmouth, Harwich, Hyannis, Mashpee, Orleans, Sandwich, and surrounding communities.
Responsibilities
- Join as an Administrative / Organizational Volunteer!
- Support our care team behind the scenes by helping in our offices (light data entry, assembling packets, sending cards to family members), organizing special memories for patients, sewing memory bears or blankets, and more. Your support can make a big impact!
- Become a Patient Care Volunteer!
- Visit patients to offer companionship and give caregivers a break. Activities include reading, hobbies, playing games, and listening. Make a difference in someone's day!
- Bring happiness as a Pet Therapy Volunteer!
- Share the love of your Certified Therapy Pet with patients. No hospice experience is needed, just a certified and vaccinated pet. Your visits can bring immense joy and emotional support.
- Share Your Talent as a Musician Volunteer!
- Use your musical gifts to brighten patients' days and provide comfort to our healthcare staff. Your music can be a source of peace and joy.
- Serve as a Veteran Volunteer!
- Connect with fellow veterans, provide companionship, and participate in meaningful ceremonies. Your unique insights can help support and honor our veteran patients.
Qualifications
- A heart for serving others and an appreciation for the hospice mission.
- Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and deep respect for individuals and their unique journeys.
- Welcomes and values people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
- Must be able to pass background check requirements.
Min
USD $0.00/Hr.
Max
USD $0.00/Hr.
At Continuum Care Hospice, we provide terminally ill patients and their loved ones with the support and care they require to live their lives comfortably. Our skilled hospice team is dedicated to helping our patients and their families maintain their dignity and quality of life. Our goal is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort for the patient and to provide tools, information and support for the patient’s family so that they feel confident in the crucial decisions that come along with terminal illnesses. We provide ongoing care and support for our patients and their families for as long as it is needed.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Petaluma, California
At Continuum Care Hospice, we provide terminally ill patients and their loved ones with the support and care they require to live their lives comfortably. Our skilled hospice team is dedicated to helping our patients and their families maintain their dignity and quality of life. Our goal is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort for the patient and to provide tools, information and support for the patient’s family so that they feel confident in the crucial decisions that come along with terminal illnesses. We provide ongoing care and support for our patients and their families for as long as it is needed.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Petaluma, California
