Lyell McEwin Hospital - Companion Volunteer

Companion Volunteers provide non-clinical conversation and a friendly ear.

• Introduce yourself to patients, listen to and talk with as opportunities arise.
• Check with patient to see if they need help with anything.
• Provide non-clinical conversations with patients while sitting with them.
• When appropriate clinically walk with ambulatory patients within the hospital.
• When appropriate participate in diversional and social activities with patients including (but not limited to) painting, drawing, cards, puzzles

***Must be 18 years or older to volunteer***