Hospice Volunteer (Unpaid)

This is an UNPAID position.

BAYADA Hospice is looking for Volunteers in Hudson, Bergen, Union, Passaic and Essex counties!

BAYADA Hospice is currently seeking candidates for our Volunteer position to be a part of our team in Hudson, Bergen, Union, Passaic and Essex counties.

Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Do you have a compassionate heart and a drive to help people? At BAYADA Hospice, we believe that our clients and their families deserve care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Your important work will help ensure that our clients come first and that our BAYADA caregivers have the support they need to be successful. The Volunteer, Hospice Services is a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) who provides assistance to clients, families, and caregivers with home management, emotional support, and other supportive tasks related to terminal illness and end of life.

Volunteers Needed For:

• Assistance with administrative support at the hospice office
• Assistance with hospice events such as memorial services, patient celebrations, and legacy projects
• Assistance with home management tasks.
• Providing companionship and friendship to clients.
• Providing caregiver relief.
• Specialty areas: Veteran Support, Reiki, Massage, Pet Therapy, Craft Volunteer, End of Life Doula
• Sharing special talents, such as music or art.
• Providing assistance as a transport escort, as needed.
• Assisting with clerical work and other office tasks.
• Memorial Service Planning.
• Bereavement support to loved ones.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Meet all state requirements for volunteers, where applicable.
• Meet the BAYADA requirements and state regulations for the discipline, if providing professional services.

BAYADA believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability.