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What Is Volunteer Visits?
Volunteer Visits are a dedicated service where trained hospice volunteers provide non-medical support through companionship, emotional presence, and light assistance. These visits are tailored to bring comfort and dignity to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, while also supporting their families.

We at AMERICUS HOSPICE, INC. are fully committed to giving back some time to our community. As such, we provide various opportunities for volunteers to help you and your loved ones around your home. Our volunteers are highly trained and ready to perform tasks like reading books to you, helping you open letters, making phone calls for you, playing music, and more.

Volunteer Visits may include a variety of supportive, non-clinical activities such as:

  • Friendly conversation and emotional companionship
  • Reading books, playing music, or watching movies together
  • Light household tasks (within guidelines)
  • Writing letters or assisting with memory-sharing projects
  • Giving family caregivers a short break
  • Offering spiritual or emotional comfort
  • Gentle pet therapy (if requested and available)

How Volunteer Visits Improve the Quality of Life
Our caregivers in Simi Valley, California bring human connection, help reduce feelings of isolation, and offer emotional relief during end-of-life care. With a consistent, compassionate visitor, patients often experience improved mood, lower stress, and a greater sense of peace.

How We Deliver Our Service
We ensure every volunteer visit is purposeful and comforting.

  • We screen, train, and supervise all hospice volunteers
  • Volunteers are matched based on interests and personalities
  • Each visit is coordinated with the patient’s overall care plan
  • Volunteers report back to care teams for seamless support

Frequently asked questions

What do hospice volunteers typically do during a visit?
Hospice volunteers usually spend time with patients providing companionship, reading, playing music, or simply being present. Their visits help improve the patient’s quality of life and offer emotional support.
Who can request a volunteer visit for a hospice patient?
Family members, caregivers, or hospice staff can request a volunteer visit. The hospice care team works closely with them to schedule and coordinate based on the patient’s needs.
When are volunteer visits available for patients?
Volunteer visits are scheduled based on the patient’s availability and preferences, including evenings and weekends when possible. The hospice team helps arrange times that are comfortable for the patient and their family.
Why are volunteer visits important in hospice care?
Volunteer visits provide meaningful human connection that supports emotional and spiritual well-being. They also give caregivers a short break while ensuring the patient is not alone.
Where do hospice volunteers usually visit patients?
Volunteers visit patients wherever they live—whether at home, in a nursing facility, or at a hospice center. The goal is to provide comfort in the environment where the patient feels most at peace.
Who can become a hospice volunteer?
Anyone with a compassionate heart, good listening skills, and a few hours to give each month can become a hospice volunteer. All volunteers receive specialized training to ensure they are prepared and confident.

Need Assistance? We’re Here to Help!
Please contact us if you have any questions about this service. We’re here to help and would love to hear from you.