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Published 10/24/25 9:38AM

Hospice Patient Visitor Volunteer

Visiting Nurse & Health Services of CT
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Vernon, CT
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    The time commitment varies by assignment, and we keep you in the areas you want to volunteer.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1000
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, LGBTQ, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    We here at Visiting Nurse & Health Services of CT are looking for people to volunteer that represent our CORE Values of Teamwork, Respect, Communication, and Caring. A Hospice Patient Visitor Volunteer visits patients who are one Hospice. The visits range from:

    • Sitting by the bedside chatting with the patient about their life
    • Providing respite for the caregiver so they may run errands or take a break.
    • Reading to the patient
    • Provide companionship
    • Play games with the patient
    • Provide support to the family
    • and many more

    To find out more about this opportunity please contact me at: John Roush (860) 682-3405 or email at jroush@echn.org

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Vernon, CT
    Associated Location
    8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, Connecticut, US

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