Hospice Volunteer (Unpaid)

Volunteer Position – Unpaid BAYADA Hospice is seeking Volunteers to support families caring for loved ones in hospice care. The office is located in Norwich, VT, and serves clients throughout Windsor and Orange counties in Vermont and Grafton and Sullivan counties in New Hampshire. At BAYADA Hospice, we believe the clients and their families deserve care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Volunteers help ensure that clients come first and that our caregivers have the support needed to be successful. 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) BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr