NJHealth seeks hospice volunteers to comfort local patients

NJHealth sought volunteers on Jan. 13 to provide companionship and practical help for hospice patients in Cumberland County and five neighboring South Jersey counties. The call targets neighbors willing to share time, talents, and compassion, with volunteer roles that fit individual schedules and interests.

Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and can choose whether to make patient visits or help behind the scenes with office administrative tasks. Visit assignments are optional and based on volunteer preference, allowing people who prefer not to visit patients to still support hospice operations. An application is available on the NJHealth resource page at njhealthteam.com, and staff can be reached at 856-696-5340 for more information.

NJHealth Hospice serves Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Camden, and Salem counties, which means volunteers from across South Jersey can support care close to home. For Cumberland County residents, volunteer visitors can help reduce isolation for people receiving end-of-life care by offering conversation, a cup of coffee, or simple companionship. Those practical acts can provide meaningful relief to families and allow clinical staff to focus on medical needs.

Local volunteers bring neighborhood knowledge and continuity that can matter in small communities. By matching assignments to volunteers’ schedules and interests, NJHealth lowers barriers for working adults, retirees, and others who want to help without committing to regular clinical duties. Administrative volunteers can contribute by handling paperwork, scheduling, and other office functions that keep hospice services running smoothly.

This outreach comes as a reminder that many hospice services depend on community support as much as clinical care. For residents who have been considering giving back, signing up is a direct way to make a tangible difference for neighbors during a vulnerable time. Those interested should review the application online at njhealthteam.com or call 856-696-5340 to discuss options and next steps.

For Cumberland County readers, this is an opportunity to provide neighbor-to-neighbor care that fits around work, family, and other commitments. Whether offering brief visits, steady companionship, or administrative help, volunteers help sustain a system that supports patients and families at the end of life.