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Published 10/13/25 1:42PM

Hospice Volunteer for Brighton Hospice

Brighton Hospice Farmington Connecticut
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Farmington, CT
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteer visits depend on the availability of the Volunteer. Schedules are created to accommodate the Volunteer and Patient.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers will need to have a TB Test at Concentra along with Fingerprinting. There is no cost to the Volunteer.

    Description

    Hospice Volunteer for Brighton Hospice

    Hospice Volunteer

    Job Details

    Job Location

    CT - Farmington - Farmington, CT

    Position Type

    Volunteer

    Description

    Are you looking for something meaningful to do with your spare time?

    Brighton Hospice provides a variety of ways to give back and support others

    A hospice volunteer is an individual trained by Brighton Hospice to assist patients, their families, and the hospice team. You don't need any prior medical experience. You can help fulfill the promise of hospice in many ways to our patients and their families.

    As a hospice volunteer, you may assist with patient-related or non-patient-related tasks. Our volunteers select the tasks they are most comfortable performing

    Examples of volunteer tasks include but are not limited to

    • Visit with the patient wherever they live (e.g., at home, an assisted living or skilled nursing facility)
    • Assist with letter writing or other projects
    • Read to the patient or join them in watching a favorite TV program
    • Play games with the patient or family
    • Take the patient outside or for a walk
    • Assist with clerical tasks
    • Assist with the bereavement program
    • Community outreach
    • Crafts

    This is a volunteer role with no hourly wage or other compensation provided

    Qualifications

    We are looking for volunteers who are

    • At least 18 years of age
    • Passionate about helping others
    • Have a valid driver's license
    • Have active auto insurance
    • Have reliable transportation for the purpose of traveling to patient's homes
    • Willing to submit to a detailed background check

    Location

    On-site
    30 Waterside Dr suite 101, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
    Directions

    Volunteers will visit patients where they are!

    Administrative Volunteers are needed for the office location.

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