Volunteer Training for Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam

Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam is looking for volunteers to help us provide a truly exceptional level of care to patients on our program and their families.  Volunteer positions are available in the following areas: Direct Patient & Family Support, Bereavement Care, Special Community Events, Office Support, Spiritual Comfort and The Caring Circle.

Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam offers comprehensive services for patients with advanced or life-threatening illnesses.  Volunteers work closely with our nurses, social workers and spiritual care counselors to bring emotional and practical help to patients and their families. 

Volunteers also play a vital role in Hospice Care’s Bereavement Programs, including The Caring Circle; a supportive program for grieving children and their families.  The Caring Circle offers age-specific peer support groups to help children cope with loss and begin healing, often through activities such as games, art, music and creative writing that provide an outlet for their grief.

Intensive, specialized training in the hospice philosophy and skills will be provided for all prospective volunteers.  Volunteer training session for Hospice Care and The Caring Circle will be held on Saturdays, October 15th, October 29th, and November 5th from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.  Training will be held at the Hospice Care headquarters in Tarrytown. 

Volunteering for Hospice Care and The Caring circle offers unique opportunities for personal satisfaction and growth.  Volunteers can make a significant difference in another’s life by contributing their time, energy, compassion and ideas.  Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to give back to your community!

Pre-registration is required, please contact Christine McCabe, Program Assistant for Volunteers, or Maribel Nazario, Caring Circle Coordinator, at (914) 666-4228.

For more information about Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam and The Caring Circle, please visit www.vnahv.org.