Needs From: Greater Longview United Way

Make a meaningful impact-- on your schedule!

AccentCare Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients by providing companionship, comfort, and emotional support. Our volunteers play a vital role in enhancing quality of life for patients and families during end-of-life care—sometimes through simple presence, sometimes through meaningful moments that last forever.

AccentCare Hospice proudly serves patients and families in your local community, wherever they call home.

What our Direct Care Volunteers Do:

Volunteers provide non-medical support tailored to each patient’s needs, such as:

Visiting and providing companionship and conversationReading together, taking short walks, or sharing musicOffering caregiver relief so loved ones can rest or run errandsAssisting with legacy projects—special mementos that help families remember and honor their loved onesProviding calming, supportive presence during bedside visits

No two visits are the same, and every interaction makes a difference.

Other Direct Care roles include:

Loyal Friends Pet Teams – Therapy dog visits that bring comfort and joyMusic Companions – Using music to enhance emotional well-beingSpiritual Companions – Supporting patients of the same faith alongside our chaplainsLegacy Project Volunteers – Helping create memory books, letters, or recordingsVigil Volunteers – Offering quiet presence and comfort to patients who are actively dying

You can choose the role that best fits your interests, skills, and comfort level.

Time Commitment:

A few hours a month to a few hours every week!Visits and schedules are flexible and based on your availabilityVolunteer training is free and designed to fit your schedule

Why Volunteer for Hospice?

Gain experience for current and future life goals!

For students and early-career professionals:

Gain hands-on experience in healthcare, social work, counseling, chaplaincy, psychology, and nonprofit serviceBuild empathy, communication, and professional confidenceVolunteer hours may count toward school or service-learning requirementsStrengthen resumes, applications, and interviews with meaningful experience

For stay-at-home-parents, retirees, and career changers:

Give back in a deeply personal and rewarding wayBuild relationships and stay active in your communityShare your life experience where it truly mattersFill resume gaps with volunteer experience

Who can volunteer?

Compassionate individuals ages 18+ for direct care rolesStudents age 15+ are encouraged to join as indirect volunteers or may visit in facilities alongside a trained volunteerNo healthcare background required—just a caring heart and willingness to listen

Even if you only have a little time to give, we would be honored to welcome you to our volunteer community. We’ll work with you to find a role that aligns with your talents, interests, and comfort level.

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you share your gifts with those at the end of life.