Job Title:
Remote "Tuck-In-Call" Volunteer
Company: Amedisys Hospice, Athens & Sweetwater
Location: Athens, GA
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Amedisys Hospice is seeking compassionate, reliable volunteers to join our Tuck-In Call Volunteer Team. This remote opportunity offers a meaningful way to support hospice patients and their families by ensuring their comfort and readiness for the weekend. As a Tuck-In Call Volunteer, you will make friendly, supportive phone calls to patients and/or their caregivers. These calls offer much-needed social connection and verification that families have the supplies, medications, and services they need before the weekend begins. Responsibilities: Make approximately 12-15 phone calls each week to assigned patients or caregivers. Ask a brief set of check-in questions to confirm that families have everything they need (e.g., medications, supplies, equipment). Provide companionship and support through friendly conversation. Document any concerns or needs and promptly relay them to the clinical team. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Commit to consistent weekly participation, with flexible timing based on your schedule. Qualifications: Kind, empathetic, and a good listener. Comfortable speaking on the phone with patients and families. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must reside in the U.S. and pass a background check. Benefits: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of hospice patients and families. Gain valuable experience in healthcare, social work, or volunteer services. Enjoy the flexibility of volunteering remotely on your own schedule. Be part of a supportive and compassionate care team.