Are you a compassionate person who loves to provide companionship, provide a listening ear and help someone smile? Consider being a hospice volunteer with the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association.
Hospice volunteers visit people where they live: in their private home, in assisted living, or in a skilled nursing home. Volunteers are there to provide companionship by visiting, holding a hand, reading and taking people outside. Volunteers can play piano, do artwork, read books or provide music, write poetry—simply be there with the person and help brighten their day.
The benefits of helping others are tremendous. Many of our volunteers say they are enriched and encouraged by their new friendships.
Volunteers are trained and undergo a screening process to ensure they are the right fit. There are opportunities available for volunteers to visit patients after hours. There is always a need for a comforting presence and companionship. Also, if you have a pet trained and certified in Pet Therapy, they are an excellent addition to our hospice volunteer program and loved by the patients.
Please contact Pam Gordon at 860-651-3539 or pgordon@farmingtonvalleyvna.org for more information.