Cooley Dickinson Hospital VNA and Hospice Volunteer form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice! Make a difference in someone’s life while doing something deeply rewarding. Our hospice volunteers bring comfort and support to patients facing end of life. You can help in a number of ways including: patient companionship, family/caregiver support, complementary therapy (massage, Reiki, music, pet therapy), bereavement support, and administrative assistance. No experience necessary, full training provided.

Hospice volunteer requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to complete all volunteer training
• Can donate about 1 visit per week (approximately 1-2 hours with travel), with a 1 year commitment.
• Are a licensed driver with own transportation and auto insurance
• Willing to drive up to 20 minutes from your home to visit with patients.
• Will agree to all background screening and employee health screening which is required for all direct patient volunteering, including a current flu shot
• Will agree to health precautions and confidentiality standards

Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age in admission or access to treatment or participation in its programs or activities.

Other types of volunteer opportunities supporting Cooley Dickinson VNA and Hospice include Hospice Shop volunteers and Journey Home Singers.

Please complete the form below to apply, or contact VNA Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Tina Leflar at 413-584-1060 or cleflar@cooleydickinson.org to learn more!