Volunteer

Hospice Volunteers

Volunteers are a vital part of our team who assist us in serving the needs of our Hospice patients and their families throughout our service area. Hospice volunteers dedicate their time and support by providing comfort, compassion and a caring presence for the terminally ill and their families. Hospice is also in need of complementary care practitioners in the fields of massage therapy, reiki, pet and music therapy, aromatherapy, guided imagery and relaxation techniques and other modalities to work with patients on a volunteer basis.

Volunteers are assigned to perform a variety of important and rewarding duties, such as providing caregivers with respite care, supportive listening and companionship for caregivers, friendly visitation for in home activities like reading, playing cards or games, creative projects, crafts and more! Volunteers sometimes prefer performing clerical work or assisting with special projects in an office environment with our hospice staff.

Comprehensive volunteer training is offered once a year. For more information about Hospice Volunteer Opportunities, please contact:

Contact Us:

978-632-1230 or 508-943-0612

Click here for our hospice volunteer application.

Administrative / Office

General Assistance
For creating admission packets, special mailings, filing, copying. Gardner office location, 4-6 hours / month.

Special Projects
Case-by-case, unique situations within any program area. Volunteer positions assigned for particular skills or interests. Call Care Central VNA & Hospice with interests and time availability. For Administrative/Office Opportunities, please contact:

Contact Us:

978-632-1230 or 508-943-0612

Click here for our administrative volunteer application.

Adult Day Health Care

Hospitality/Receiving
Greet Adult Day Health clients upon arrival at the Gardner Center 1 – 5 times per week from 8:30 am – 9:30 am.

Activities Assistant
Help staff with games, stories, reading, music and crafts for clients. Assist clients with participation in activities. Mornings from 10:00am – 12:00 noon or afternoons from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

Kitchen Assistant
General kitchen support, including loading the dishwasher and clean up. Food is served daily in the morning, mid-day and in the afternoon.

Meal Assistant
Help staff aides prepare, serve and clean up after snacks and meals for 1 - 5 times per week from 8:30 am - 9:30 am, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm - 3:00pm.

Special Events Volunteer
Present a program of interest for Adult Day Health clients in our Gardner center. We would welcome several types of programs (i.e. storytelling, music, travel log). Monday - Friday afternoon from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. One-time, monthly or bi-monthly.

For Adult Day Health volunteer opportunities, please contact one of the following locations:

Contact Us:

978-632-1230 or 508-943-0612

800-382-7305Click here for our Gardner adult day health volunteer application.

Diaper Pantry

Volunteers to assist with running a weekly Diaper Pantry at 34 Pearly Lane in Gardner. The Diaper Pantry is open every Thursday from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Volunteers help with the check-in for clients and stocking shelves. For more information, please contact:

Contact Us:

978-632-1230 or 508-943-0612

Click here for our Diaper Pantry Volunteer Application.