Hospice Volunteer

Job overview

The Hospice Volunteer role is based onsite in Barre, VT. This is an unpaid volunteer position; compensation is not specified. Volunteers support patients and primary caregivers through Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice’s hospice program, a community service made possible by volunteers. The role provides practical and personal support tailored to volunteer interests and availability, helping patients and families stay connected to their community. Volunteers may offer companionship, respite visits, errands, meal delivery, bereavement support, event assistance, or administrative help, and relay patient and family needs to the hospice team.

What you'll do

• Depending on interests and availability, provide patient companionship or respite visits for caregivers
• assist with light housekeeping, errands, meal preparation, pet care, or gardening
• visit bereaved families
• support hospice events and grief groups
• deliver meals through Dinners with Love
• provide therapy dog visits at patient facilities
• assist with emergency preparedness or office administration
• relay patient and family needs and concerns to the Hospice Team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice volunteer

volunteer

patient companionship

caregiver respite

community care

barre vt

central vermont home health and hospice

meal delivery

bereavement support

no experience needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

No hospice or healthcare experience is needed; volunteers receive ongoing support and guidance from a Volunteer Coordinator.

About the employer

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.