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  Blue Summit Hospice Volunteer (Unpaid)  

  Blue Summit Hospice and Palliative Care

  - Snellville

  Posted: 07/08/2025

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  Blue Summit Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteer Role Description

  Supervised by: Volunteer Coordinator
  Interrelationships: Patients, family, Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and other health care team members

  Role Summary:

  At Blue Summit Hospice and Palliative Care, our volunteers are essential to providing compassionate care to patients and their families. Whether youre looking to directly interact with patients or assist with administrative work there are many ways you can make a meaningful difference.

  Volunteer Support Options:

  Companionship: provide companionship through friendly visits, listening, and oJering emotional support.Respite Care: give caregivers a break by sitting with the patient for a short time, allowing you to rest or take care of other tasks.Non-medical Assistance: help with light tasks such as reading, writing, or assisting with the patients favorite hobbies or activities.Bereavement support: provide compassionate care and resources to individuals coping with the loss of a loved one.Legacy Projects: help patients create memory books, write letters, or make lasting keepsakes for their loved ones.

  
  Responsibilities

  Empathy, active listening skills, patience, and a compassionate demeanorOffer emotional support and companionship to patients, while respecting their personal boundaries and preferencesSpend time with patients, offering companionship and emotional supportEngage in activities like reading, listening to music, or simply sitting with patientsProvide respite care for family members, allowing them to take a break while youoffer emotional or physical support to their loved oneFoster a calm and compassionate environment for patients, offering comfort and reassuranceCommunicates effectively and appropriately with Volunteer Coordinator each patient and their familyPrevious experience with volunteering, grief and/or bereavement preferred but not required

  
  

  Requirements

  Must have a current valid drivers license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportationVolunteers must be caring, patient, and able to provide emotional support to patients and their families during a diJicult timeVolunteers should be punctual, committed, and able to honor their time commitmentsComplete patient visit documentationVolunteers must respect patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulationsVolunteers should demonstrate understanding and sensitivity, respecting theRespect diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and values of patients, staff, volunteers and familiesVolunteers must undergo a criminal background check to ensure patient safetyPersonal or professional references may be required to verify suitability for the roleTB test to ensure healthy and safe interaction with patients, staff and familiesVolunteers are typically required to commit to a specific number of hours per weekor month, depending on the role and needsMust be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skillsMust be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly
  

  
  Training/ Education

  Orientation Session (30 minutes)Completion of Hospice-Specific Training: Volunteers must complete an initial hospice training program that covers basic hospice care, patient rights, HIPAA compliance, cultural competency, emotional support, and confidentialityOngoing Education: Volunteers may need to attend periodic workshops, seminars, or refresher courses on hospice care, grief counseling, and other relevant topicsRole-Specific Training: Depending on the volunteer role (e.g., companionship, respite care, or legacy project), Additional training as needed
  

  
  

  Please reach out to volunteer@bluesummithospice.net for any questions

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