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Volunteers

Volunteers are an essential part of the compassionate care we provide at Abbey Hospice. By sharing your time and heart, you can bring comfort, companionship, and support to patients and families during one of life’s most meaningful journeys.

Whether you serve in our facility or out in the community, your presence can make a lasting impact.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer roles are tailored to your background, skills, and interests. Opportunities may include:

  • Providing companionship to patients
  • Reading, talking, or sitting quietly with patients
  • Offering caregiver relief visits
  • Assisting with administrative tasks
  • Supporting community events and outreach programs
  • Helping with bereavement and memorial activities

Comprehensive training is provided to ensure you feel confident and prepared in your role.

Volunteers FAQs

All active hospice volunteers must complete a background check, health screening and drug screening. Volunteers are also required to attend orientation.

We don’t require previous experience, but it’s always a plus!

Abbey Hospice requires our volunteers to be 18 and older, as a background check is required to volunteer.

There are no time requirements for Abbey Hospice volunteering. The amount of time you donate to our patients and families is entirely up to you! As little as 30 minutes a week can make a difference in someone’s life.

Abbey Hospice services a 50-mile radius around Social Circle, GA. If you live within 50 miles of Social Circle, chances are we have a patient near you!

Absolutely! The more the merrier!

That depends on what you would like to do! Administrative volunteers may donate time during the work week (Monday-Friday from 9-5). We ask that you notify the volunteer coordinator before your arrival so we can have a project prepared for you. Patient Companion volunteers may visit any time that is convenient for both the volunteer and the family, including after hours and weekends. Volunteers may be paired with a patient and family, and their first visit will be conducted with the volunteer coordinator. After the first visit, future visits can be scheduled without the presence of the volunteer coordinator.

We ask that after the loss of a loved one a volunteer waits 13 months before beginning or continuing to volunteer. We believe volunteers deserve the opportunity to grieve properly, and we ask that you let us know when you’re ready to begin volunteering again.

Volunteer Interest Form