Bayada Hospice Volunteer: Norwich VT/Surrounding Areas

Bayada Hospice Vermont / New Hampshire Volunteer Job Description

Job Summary:

Volunteers assist Bayada staff with families who have a loved one in hospice care. We have many ways that you can help change a family’s life. THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build a consistent, ongoing connection with a patient over time (you control your schedule and can choose whether or not to take on new patient assignments)
• 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

What You Might Do as a Volunteer

• 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 appropriate)
• Sit at the bedside, offering a calm and supportive presence
• Provide short breaks (respite) for caregivers by staying with their loved one
• Sit vigil and offer comfort during the final stages of life
• Support legacy or memory projects (letters, recordings, creative keepsakes)
• Provide pet therapy visits (must be therapy dog-certified)
• Offer haircuts (must be a licensed provider)
• Assist with office tasks or provide virtual support (calls, check-ins, events)

LOCATIONS:

• We have offices in Concord, NH; Brattleboro, VT; Norwich, VT; Colchester, VT; and Rutland VT
• We are looking for volunteers in all of these locations to serve those cities/towns and their surrounding areas.

Questions? Deb Helfrich, Volunteer Coordinator (dhelfrich@bayada.com)