Volunteer Programs

Volunteers provide countless hours of support for the work of the VNAH and for our clients. There are many ways of volunteering. Please review the volunteer program list us to see if your interests, skills and availability match any of our many needs.

If you would like to become a volunteer please download our application form and return it to us via email or mail it to us at:
VNA & Hospice of VT and NH, Attn Community Relations, 66 Benning St. Suite 6, West Lebanon, NH 03784.

Hospice Volunteer
Assigned to one patient at a time, Hospice volunteers provide emotional support and practical help to patients and their family members and friends. Activities may include:

Engaging in conversation; listening
Preparing a meal; shopping
Reading aloud books or newspapers
Playing cards, games, or sitting in quiet companionship

* 15 hours of training and background check required.

Trainings are on-going and provided throughout the year.

Telemedicine Volunteer
Set up telemedicine monitors in patient’s homes.
* 4 hours training and background check required.

“Good Day” Callers
Call newly admitted or newly discharged patients to check on their progress and see how they are doing.

Town Funding Volunteer
Gather petition signatures for town funding and/or represent VNAH at your town meeting.

Hospice Bears and Lap Robes
Knit, crochet or quilt for Hospice Bear outfits and lap robes or help us to sell Hospice Bears at events and craft fairs.

Outreach Volunteer
Work on fundraising or marketing projects or write letters to newspapers or legislators.

Flu and Wellness Clinic Volunteer
Greet clinic patients or assist the nurse and patients with paperwork.

Administrative Volunteer
General clerical help and data entry in our regional offices.

Event Volunteers
Help us organize and staff VNA & Hospice events.

Bereavement Group Leaders
Lead a grief support group.

Other special interests and talents
Tell us about other skills you have that may benefit our patients.