Hospice volunteers report they are motivated by the desire to give something back and soon find that the spiritual and emotional rewards they receive fare out weigh the time and caring they contribute. Volunteers gain satisfaction by making a positive impact on the lives of others. Volunteers are an invaluable part of our interdisciplinary team. Our volunteers assist patients and their families in a variety of ways, including: reading, sitting quietly, playing games, watching television, administrative work in the Hospice office, assistance with errands, transportation and household chores.

Volunteers are required to participate in a comprehensive training program at our local office.The training program takes approximately sixteen hours and may be completed at a time and location convenient for the volunteer.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Hospice Services Of Western Massachusetts, LLC

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Disabled / Ill

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Occasional

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adolescents (13-17) Adults (55+) Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Death and Dying Health

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Caregiver General Office / Admin Companionship Health Care Computer / Internet Services Performer / Musician Errand Running / Shopping Reading

Contact Person:
Debra Goodsell, Volunteer Coordinator, (508) 753-3595, (email)

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Address:

101 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located on the 4th floor in the St. Francis Home in the Grafton Hill section of Worceter. From Boston: Mass Pike to rte 290E - Take Exit 14 (Grafton Street). At the end of the ramp take a right onto Grafton Street. Go straight through the rotary and up Hamilton Street. Continue up the hill on Hamilton Street at the first set of lights take a left onto Plantation Street. Saint Francis Home will be 2 blocks up on your left. From the South: Rte 290E to exit 14 and follow directions from above. From the North: <> <>Rte 495 or 190 to Rte 290W. Take Exit 14 (122 South Possner Square - Grafton). Follow the signs for 122 South. AT the first set of lights (Possner Square) take a right onto Grafton Street (122 S) proceed thru 2 sets of lights to the rotary. Bear right at the rotary onto Hamilton Streetand continue up the hill to the first set of lights. Take a left onto Plantation Street, Saint Francis Home will be 2 blocks up on your left.   Nearest Bus Stop: WRTA - Route 15, 1 minute walk

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Statewide:		Available throughout all of Massachusetts

Web Site: http://www.hospiceofwesternma.com