Needs From: United Way's Volunteer Center

Caris Healthcare loves having special project items to deliver to our patients. Special projects can be made by individuals, school groups, quilting circles and more, and previously donated items include lap blankets, pillows, and cards.  Patients and their caregivers are so appreciative of these gifts and the fact that people have volunteered their time to bring them joy. Special project volunteers will not have patient contact, and items would be collected in our office or at a designated pickup location. Items can be connected to special holidays and birthdays, but there's no requirement, and creativity is welcome!

We are looking for caring individuals to provide companionship to hospice patients who are on service with Caris through the Chattanooga office. Companionship may involve sitting and reminiscing, reading to a patient, or playing a musical instrument to brighten their day. We also have opportunities for certified and trained therapy pets and their handlers to do patient visits. 

Patient care volunteers can choose to volunteer in a facility or in home and must complete in person and online training before they are able to go in the field. Help support patients in need and share your heart with hospice!

Our coverage area includes Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion and Sequatchie counties.

Veteran volunteers are an important part of Caris, and we are always looking for veterans who are interested in providing companionship or helping with special projects. Veteran patients may feel isolated or disconnected, and being able to provide veteran companionship is one way to support them.

Caris participates in the We Honor Veterans program and aims to support veterans not only with their medical care but also with their psychosocial and spiritual needs. 

Veteran volunteers can provide invaluable companionship to our veteran patients and can also help with special projects to prepare for Veterans Day, pinning ceremonies and more.