The Heart of Care Dimensions
In 2018, 539 volunteers donated over 45,000 hours of service. Our volunteers are motivated by a desire to give something back, but soon find that the emotional and spiritual rewards they receive far outweigh the time and caring they contribute.
What It Takes to Be a Volunteer
Care Dimensions volunteers are special people. They’re kind, sensitive to others and they’re non-judgmental. They have the ability to listen, are reliable and most importantly, they truly care. Many people would like to be a volunteer, but are not sure what is expected of them, and if they have the right skill set. Because Care Dimensions is a large, multi-faceted organization, we offer varied opportunities and extensive training for volunteers – from direct interaction with patients and families to work in our accounting department. No volunteer is placed in a position that he or she is not trained to do, or is uncomfortable doing.
As a Care Dimensions volunteer, you need to:
- Commit to being a volunteer approximately two hours per week over the course of one year
- Attend volunteer training
- Be dependable
- Be patient
- Know your strengths and your limitations, and when to say no
Becoming a Volunteer Today
As a Care Dimensions volunteer, you will be part of an organized and attentive volunteer program that provides extensive training, support and enrichment classes, the flexibility to contribute at all times of the day and week, and many opportunities for camaraderie and fellowship with other volunteers.
Apply online or contact our Volunteer Services department at 888-283-1722 or email VolunteerInfo@CareDimensions.org. We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you might have.
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Upcoming Trainings
The next hospice volunteer training sessions will be held in late February/early March 2020.
Danvers (Days) - Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 - 11:30 a.m., running from March 2nd until March 25th at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers
Greater Boston (Evenings) -- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 - 8:30 p.m., running from February 25th until March 19th at the Care Dimensions Hopsice House, 125 Winter St., Lincoln (on the Waltham line)
Greater Boston (Days) - Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 - 3:30 p.m., running from March 4th until March 27th at the Care Dimensions Hospice House, 125 Winter St., Lincoln (on the Waltham line)
Complete your online application today or contact us with any questions. For more information about training in Danvers, contact Fran Clements at 978-750-9349, or FClements@caredimensions.org. If interested in Lincoln trainings, contact Abby Langmead at 781-373-6583 or ALangmead@caredimensions.org.
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Did you know?
Hospice care programs are mandated by law to include five percent of patient care hours from volunteer community members. This honors hospice's origins as a volunteer movement and respects the unique kind of caring and a point of view that volunteers bring. This is one of the things that makes hospice care unique in health care.
