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Published 9/24/25 1:49PM

Do you have the hospice heart?

Care Dimensions
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Danvers, MA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    1 to 2 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    200
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    16 hour online training to be completed prior to volunteering.

    Description

    Do you have the hospice heart?

    Looking to make a real difference by volunteering? Become a hospice volunteer.

    No matter what your skills, talents or motivation, we have a volunteer opportunity for you!

    1. Patient visits:
    • Engaging in a shared interest or hobby
    • Helping with letter-writing or life review
    • Visiting with your approved dog
    • Reading to a patient
    • Listening and by providing a supportive, comforting presence
    1. Making bereavement and check-in calls from your home
    2. Helping with office work in our Danvers office

    Sign up for the next volunteer training via Zoom:

    Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 - 11 a.m., Next training June of 2025!

    More about training: https://www.caredimensions.org/volunteers/support-training-and-education.cfm

    Complete an application: h ttps://www.caredimensions.org/volunteers/become-a-volunteer.cfm.

    Questions? Please email Lorinda Marshall at lmarshall@caredimensions.org.

    Watch our video to learn more: Volunteer Bob Doughty and dog Penny

    Location

    On-site
    Danvers, Massachusetts, US

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