Fairborn, OH · On-site
$14.25 - $17/hr
Companions bring a special loving touch to Hospice as they are crucial in providing a listening ear, a helping hand, and a friendly presence. They allow the patients time to tell their story or ...
Fairborn, OH · On-site
$14.25 - $17/hr
Companions bring a special loving touch to Hospice as they are crucial in providing a listening ear, a helping hand, and a friendly presence. They allow the patients time to tell their story or ...
Volunteer as a Companion - Make Moments Matter Do you have a kind heart, a listening ear, and a little time to share? Join us in bringing joy, laughter, and friendship to those who need it most.
Volunteer as a Companion - Make Moments Matter Do you have a kind heart, a listening ear, and a little time to share? Join us in bringing joy, laughter, and friendship to those who need it most.
A listening ear, a kind smile, and your presence can mean the world to someone recieving hospice care. As a Companion Volunteer, you'll bring comfort, friendship, and support to patients and their ...
A listening ear, a kind smile, and your presence can mean the world to someone recieving hospice care. As a Companion Volunteer, you'll bring comfort, friendship, and support to patients and their ...
We are looking for kind people to visit hospice patients, to offer companionship and a listening ear, bring donated gifts, sometimes just to read to them or watch TV with them, and to give respite to ...
We are looking for kind people to visit hospice patients, to offer companionship and a listening ear, bring donated gifts, sometimes just to read to them or watch TV with them, and to give respite to ...
As a volunteer, you'll make "check-in" calls to patients and their loved ones--providing a listening ear, ensuring they have needed supplies, and identifying any service concerns. You can volunteer ...
As a volunteer, you'll make "check-in" calls to patients and their loved ones--providing a listening ear, ensuring they have needed supplies, and identifying any service concerns. You can volunteer ...
A listening ear, a kind smile, and your presence can mean the world to someone recieving hospice care. As a Companion Volunteer, you'll bring comfort, friendship, and support to patients and their ...
A listening ear, a kind smile, and your presence can mean the world to someone recieving hospice care. As a Companion Volunteer, you'll bring comfort, friendship, and support to patients and their ...
Friendly visits, simple errands, providing a listening ear, and the gift of friendship at a crucial time can make a real difference in another's life. Other VITAS volunteer activities include: relief ...
Friendly visits, simple errands, providing a listening ear, and the gift of friendship at a crucial time can make a real difference in another's life. Other VITAS volunteer activities include: relief ...
Friendly visits, simple errands, providing a listening ear, and the gift of friendship at a crucial time can make a real difference in another's life. Other VITAS volunteer activities include: relief ...
Friendly visits, simple errands, providing a listening ear, and the gift of friendship at a crucial time can make a real difference in another's life. Other VITAS volunteer activities include: relief ...
As a volunteer, you'll make "check-in" calls to patients and their loved ones--providing a listening ear, ensuring they have needed supplies, and identifying any service concerns. You can volunteer ...
As a volunteer, you'll make "check-in" calls to patients and their loved ones--providing a listening ear, ensuring they have needed supplies, and identifying any service concerns. You can volunteer ...
Jonesboro, AR · On-site
You'll also be a listening ear, a friendly face, and maybe even a game commentator when the moment calls for it. Requirements: Key Responsibilities: * Prepare drinks quickly and accurately (and ...
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Jonesboro, AR · On-site
You'll also be a listening ear, a friendly face, and maybe even a game commentator when the moment calls for it. Requirements: Key Responsibilities: * Prepare drinks quickly and accurately (and ...
You would help by determining needs, coordinating supply deliveries before the weekend, and providing a listening ear. No medical training? No problem. To become a volunteer, all you need is a ...
You would help by determining needs, coordinating supply deliveries before the weekend, and providing a listening ear. No medical training? No problem. To become a volunteer, all you need is a ...
... and a listening ear, provide caregiver relief as the family is able to have some free time to run errands, light housework, and many more tasks! Our volunteers truly make a huge impact on our ...
... and a listening ear, provide caregiver relief as the family is able to have some free time to run errands, light housework, and many more tasks! Our volunteers truly make a huge impact on our ...
... listening ear. We provide training and support.
... listening ear. We provide training and support.
Friendly visits, simple errands, providing a listening ear, and the gift of friendship at a crucial time can make a real difference in another's life. Other VITAS volunteer activities include: relief ...
Friendly visits, simple errands, providing a listening ear, and the gift of friendship at a crucial time can make a real difference in another's life. Other VITAS volunteer activities include: relief ...
Kindness, patience, and a listening ear * Comfort with emotional or meaningful conversations * Respectful and mature demeanor
Kindness, patience, and a listening ear * Comfort with emotional or meaningful conversations * Respectful and mature demeanor
These volunteers may provide social visits and share memories together and provide a listening ear to someone who understands. These volunteers may also document veteran's military stories through ...
These volunteers may provide social visits and share memories together and provide a listening ear to someone who understands. These volunteers may also document veteran's military stories through ...
A listening ear, a kind smile, and your presence can mean the world to someone recieving hospice care. As a Companion Volunteer, you'll bring comfort, friendship, and support to patients and their ...
A listening ear, a kind smile, and your presence can mean the world to someone recieving hospice care. As a Companion Volunteer, you'll bring comfort, friendship, and support to patients and their ...
A listening ear, a kind smile, and your presence can mean the world to someone recieving hospice care. As a Companion Volunteer, you'll bring comfort, friendship, and support to patients and their ...
A listening ear, a kind smile, and your presence can mean the world to someone recieving hospice care. As a Companion Volunteer, you'll bring comfort, friendship, and support to patients and their ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
Providing a listening ear, engaging in activities, and offering encouragement. * Monitoring Health: Observing and reporting any changes in a client's condition to a supervisor or healthcare ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
Providing a listening ear, engaging in activities, and offering encouragement. * Monitoring Health: Observing and reporting any changes in a client's condition to a supervisor or healthcare ...
Friendly visits, simple errands, providing a listening ear and the gift of friendship at a crucial time can make a real difference in another's life. Yours, too! VITAS Healthcare volunteer activities ...
Friendly visits, simple errands, providing a listening ear and the gift of friendship at a crucial time can make a real difference in another's life. Yours, too! VITAS Healthcare volunteer activities ...
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A Listening Ear job involves providing emotional support and active listening to individuals who need someone to talk to. This role is often found in support organizations, helplines, or community services, where you offer a non-judgmental space for people to share their thoughts and feelings. Unlike counseling or therapy, a Listening Ear focuses on empathetic listening rather than giving advice or professional guidance. The goal is to help individuals feel heard, understood, and less alone in their struggles.
As a Listening Ear, your day typically involves being available—either in person, over the phone, or via online chat—to offer a safe space for individuals to share their concerns or feelings without judgment. You may handle a range of situations, from listening to everyday stress to supporting clients through crisis moments, and are expected to document interactions while respecting confidentiality. Collaboration with supervisors or clinical staff is common, especially when higher-level interventions are needed. This role often requires maintaining emotional boundaries while providing empathic support, making self-care an important part of your routine. Flexibility is key, as schedules may vary depending on the organization's hours and the needs of those seeking support.
To thrive as a Listening Ear, you need excellent active listening abilities, strong interpersonal communication skills, and often a background in counseling, social work, or related fields. Familiarity with confidentiality protocols, basic documentation systems, and sometimes crisis intervention training or certifications like Mental Health First Aid can be beneficial. Patience, empathy, non-judgmental attitude, and cultural sensitivity are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure you can effectively support individuals in distress and provide a trustworthy, compassionate presence in sensitive situations.
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Volunteers are the life-blood of hospice. They were there at the founding of the modern hospice and are still with us today as essential members of our care teams.
We are looking for volunteers willing to become companions to our patients or caregivers. Their main tasks are to reduce the loneliness and isolation often felt by hospice patients. Companions bring a special loving touch to Hospice as they are crucial in providing a listening ear, a helping hand, and a friendly presence. They allow the patients time to tell their story or complete tasks that they otherwise could not do themselves, such as reading, writing letters, light housekeeping, games, pet care, and so much more.
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Health care and social assistance
51 - 200 Employees
Xenia, OH, US
