Hospice Volunteer (Unpaid)
On-siteRutland, Vermont, United States
Job Summary
Offer friendly visits and conversation to provide companionship, read aloud, share stories, or reflect on meaningful life memories together. Engage in activities such as music, crafts, TV, puzzles, or games, provide walking companionship when safe, and sit at the bedside offering a calm presence. Give short breaks for caregivers by staying with their loved ones, sit vigil during final stages, and support legacy projects like letters or recordings. Provide pet therapy visits if certified or offer haircuts if licensed. Assist with office tasks or provide virtual support via calls and check-ins. This unpaid role requires strong interpersonal skills, reliable communication with the Volunteer Coordinator, and timely submission of volunteer hours.
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
- Must be therapy dog-certified (for pet therapy visits)
- Must be a licensed provider (for haircuts)
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