Make a Difference
As a nonprofit organization, volunteers are an essential part of the care we provide. Each volunteer plays a meaningful role in supporting patients and families at The Connecticut Hospice.
There are many ways to help. We currently have more than 20 volunteer opportunities, including:
- Administrative assistance
- Bereavement
- Community outreach
- Compassionate sitters
- Diversified help
- Events
- Unit clerk/greeter
- Expressive arts
- Pastoral and spiritual
- Patient assist (hands-on care)
- Pet therapy
- Reception desk
- Transportation
- Certified massage therapist
How Does Volunteering Work?
As a volunteer for Connecticut Hospice, you can choose the role and schedule that fits your availability, including weekdays or weekends and mornings or evenings.
All volunteers receive orientation and role-specific training, along with ongoing guidance and support from our staff and experienced volunteer team members.
Volunteers support patients and families of all ages and backgrounds.
Is there a Required Time Commitment?
We ask for a minimum commitment of 2-4 hours per week, with flexibility to meet individual schedules. We also offer opportunities for one-time or short-term projects, such as special events or seasonal initiatives.
New opportunities to make a difference through volunteering continually arise throughout the year.
About Our Volunteers
The Connecticut Hospice volunteers are a diverse group: working professionals, retirees, students, and community members from a wide range of backgrounds. We also partner with local schools and colleges to support volunteer and service-learning programs.
More than 400 volunteers work alongside our staff at our inpatient facility in Branford and in homes across Connecticut. Together, they play an essential role in supporting patients, families, and the hospice mission.
Completing the steps to become a volunteer at Connecticut Hospice is making a commitment to the safety, dignity, and professional care of our patients. Because volunteers are such an essential part of our care team, a background check and medical clearance are required to ensure each volunteer meets the same high standards of safety and health as our staff.
Make a Donation
As a local not-for-profit, The Connecticut Hospice relies on donor support to provide individualized services and therapies not fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.
Your generosity helps ensure that every patient and family receives the care, comfort, and support they need, regardless of circumstances.