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