Hospice Volunteer (Unpaid)
On-siteWoodstock, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Offer friendly visits and conversation to provide companionship to families with loved ones in hospice care. Read aloud, share stories, or engage in activities like music, crafts, and games. Provide walking companionship, sit at the bedside for a calm presence, and offer short breaks for caregivers. Support legacy projects and provide pet therapy visits if certified, or offer haircuts if licensed. Assist with office tasks or provide virtual support via calls and check-ins. Maintain reliable communication with the Volunteer Coordinator and complete required onboarding and training. This role supports BAYADA's mission of delivering compassionate home health care in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Required Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build a consistent, ongoing connection with a patient over time
- Reliable and responsive communication with the Volunteer Coordinator, primarily via email
- Willingness to complete administrative requirements, including timely submission of volunteer hours
- Comfort interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Openness to supporting individuals and families navigating the end-of-life
- Commitment to completing required onboarding and training
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