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Posted August 23, 2026

Harmony Hospice Vigil Volunteer

Harmony Hospice Care
Akron, OH, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide calm, respectful companionship and emotional comfort

  • Offer gentle reassurance through presence, conversation, music, reading, or prayer (as appropriate to patient wishes)

  • Support family members by offering respite and reassurance

  • Communicate changes or concerns to hospice staff

  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to hospice policies

  • Respect cultural, spiritual, and personal preferences of patients and families

Volunteer Requirements
  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Completion of hospice volunteer training and vigil-specific education

  • Ability to remain calm and present in emotionally sensitive situations

  • Background check and health screening required

  • This position has a flexible time commitment

  • Access to reliable transportation is needed for this position

Ideal Qualities
  • Compassionate, patient, and emotionally grounded

  • Comfortable with silence and presence

  • Reliable and responsive

  • Respectful of diverse beliefs and end-of-life traditions

  • Strong listening and observation skills

Why Become a Vigil Volunteer?
  • Offer comfort and dignity at life’s most meaningful moment

  • Ensure no one dies alone

  • Experience profound human connection and purpose

  • Receive specialized training and ongoing support

  • Be part of a dedicated hospice care team

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