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Published 8/7/25 8:00PM

Advanced Hospice Volunteer Certification

Elara Caring
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Newburyport, MA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum of 40 hours service learning from at least 2 assignment categories.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    You can choose your 2 assignment categories & incorporate your skills, talents, and passion. The Volunteer Coordinator will review your visit/activity notes with you for content, reflection and development of your writing skills after each visit.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Advanced Hospice Volunteer Certification is a free service-learning program which provides an introduction to hospice care through education, training and hands-on experience provided by the Volunteer Coordinator through Elara Caring Hospice in our Newburyport, MA office.

    This is a win-win-win opportunity:

    You will learn about end-of-life care through our comprehensive training program and real life experience as a volunteer to hospice patients at home and in facilities. You will be well supported by the Volunteer Coordinator throughout this program.

    Our hospice patients/families/program will benefit from your companionship, kindness and time.

    The AHVCertification is a great addition to your resume and is valued by educational institutions and employers. More importantly, your experience and the difference YOU make will stay with you for a very long time.

    Requirements:

    You must be at least 18 years old

    Complete new volunteer paperwork, orientation and training

    Provide 40 hours of service learning from at least 2 of our volunteer categories

    Submit to required background checks. Submit to a 2-step tuberculosis test (required for those choosing direct patient contact). COVID-19 restrictions upheld per CDC Guidelines and facility requirements.

    For more information, please contact Lisa Hanson, Volunteer Coordinator, at (603)819-6155 or email lhanson@elara.com

    I look forward to hearing from you!

    Lisa

    Location

    On-site
    222 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts, US

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