Patient Support Volunteer

Hearts in Action Hospice Volunteer

Devotion Hospice, LLC

Location: Serving Oakland, Livingston, Wayne, and surrounding counties
Job Type: Volunteer
Schedule: Flexible

Join Hearts in Action

Hearts in Action is the volunteer program at Devotion Hospice, bringing together compassionate individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families.

Whether you have a few hours each month or several hours each week, your time can provide comfort, companionship, dignity, and hope during one of life's most meaningful journeys.

At Devotion Hospice, we believe every patient has a story worth honoring. Through simple acts of kindness, our volunteers help ensure no patient or family walks this journey alone.

As a CHAP Accredited Hospice and CHAP Certified Age-Friendly Care at Home Provider, we are committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care while creating meaningful volunteer opportunities within the communities we serve.

Serving Oakland, Livingston, Wayne, and surrounding counties.

What You'll Do

Volunteer opportunities are available based on your interests, availability, and comfort level.

Patient Companion

• Visit patients wherever they call home
• Provide companionship and conversation
• Read books or devotional materials
• Listen to music or watch television together
• Play cards, games, or complete puzzles
• Assist with legacy or memory projects
• Spend time outdoors when appropriate
• Provide caregiver respite by remaining with a patient while a caregiver takes a short break
• Offer a comforting presence

Connection Calls

• Weekly tuck-in calls
• Friendly check-in calls
• Caregiver support calls
• Bereavement follow-up calls (after training)

Bereavement Support

• Memorial events
• Sympathy mailings
• Bereavement projects
• Family support activities

Administrative Support

• Prepare admission packets
• Filing and office organization
• Data entry
• Mailings
• Special office projects

Community Outreach

Help us educate and support our community by volunteering at:

• Health fairs
• Senior expos
• Community events
• Educational presentations
• Volunteer recruitment events
• Community awareness activities

Share Your Talents

We welcome volunteers who would like to donate special skills such as:

• Haircuts and barber services
• Hairstyling
• Manicures
• Licensed foot care
• Music or singing
• Art or crafts
• Photography
• Pet therapy
• Veteran-to-Veteran companionship
• Massage therapy
• Aromatherapy
• Gardening
• Sewing, quilting, knitting, or crocheting
• Technology assistance
• Holiday decorating
• Any talent that brings comfort and joy to others

Professionals providing services that require state licensure or certification must possess and maintain the appropriate current license or credential and practice within their professional scope.

Qualifications

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate and caring
• Dependable and trustworthy
• Respectful of diverse cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds
• Good communicators and active listeners
• Able to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Professional and reliable

No healthcare experience is required.

Comprehensive orientation, training, and ongoing education are provided before volunteer assignments begin.

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Complete volunteer orientation and onboarding
• Follow Devotion Hospice policies and procedures
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Document volunteer activities as required
• Communicate with the Volunteer Coordinator
• Represent Devotion Hospice professionally

Volunteers do not provide skilled nursing services, administer medications, perform personal care, or replace the work of paid hospice staff.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Flexible scheduling
• Meaningful volunteer experiences
• Comprehensive training
• Ongoing support
• Community service hours
• Great experience for students pursuing healthcare careers
• Volunteer appreciation events
• Opportunities to use your unique talents
• Make a lasting impact on patients and families

Compensation

This is an unpaid volunteer position.

While volunteers do not receive financial compensation, they receive the opportunity to provide comfort, companionship, dignity, and hope to individuals and families during one of life's most meaningful journeys.

About Devotion Hospice

Devotion Hospice is a locally owned, nurse-founded hospice committed to providing exceptional end-of-life care through compassion, dignity, and clinical excellence. We partner with patients, families, caregivers, and community organizations to provide personalized hospice services wherever our patients call home.

Rooted in Purpose. Devoted to Compassion.

Large enough to serve your community. Small enough to care like family.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, ages, and experiences who share our passion for serving others.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Highland, MI 48357