Volunteers

The Heart of Care Dimensions

Volunteers are at the heart of Care Dimensions, supporting and enhancing our services and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Our volunteers work in almost every department—visiting with patients, assisting at the Kaplan Family Hospice House or the Care Dimensions Hospice House, working in the administration offices, making bereavement calls, taking your therapy dog to visit patients, and so much more. We offer volunteering opportunities throughout the 95 communities in Eastern Massachusetts that we serve.

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.