Patient/Family Volunteer (Pasadena)

Hospice Volunteer

Constellation Health Services’ Hospice program is looking for volunteers to visit patients who have terminal illnesses. Make a difference in your community, be part of the hospice team, and have a flexible volunteer schedule. A few hours a week can make a big difference to someone nearing the end of life!

Patient/Family Volunteer Description: 

• Provide support for patient/family
• Provide respite for patient caregivers
• Provide companionship to patients 
• Run errands for patients or caregivers
• Prepare meals for patients
• Perform light housekeeping
• Read to patients, play music, watch videos, listen to music, crafts, talk, quite companionship

Requirements:

• At least 18 years old.
• Able to commit for one year to our program.
• Able to commit to at least 4 hours per month 
• Ability to listen deeply, interest in and compassion for others, good boundaries and self-care, and meet people where they’re at in energy and tone. 
• Online training at your convenience takes 7-10 hours and is personally enriching, focusing on personal death awareness and hospice philosophy.
• No close death in the last year

Why Constellation?

• Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.