The Heart of Care Dimensions
In 2017, 459 volunteers donated nearly than 30,000 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.
Therapy Dog Brings Joy to Patients
Volunteer Cynthia Turover and her pet therapy dog Louie make the day a little brighter when for patients.
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Upcoming Trainings
The next training sessions start in May and will be available in Waltham and Danvers on seven consecutive Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon, from May 18-June 29.
Other training options: evenings in Burlington on Tuesdays (6-9 p.m.) from May 22 to June 26; in Haverhill on Friday mornings (9 a.m. to noon) May 18-June 22); or three full-day sessions in Waltham on Saturdays, June 2,16 and 30, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Complete your online application today or contact us with any questions. For more information or to register for training in Danvers or Haverhill, contact Fran Clements at 978-750-9349, or FClements@caredimensions.org. If interested in Waltham or Burlington trainings, contact Jane Corrigan at 781-373-6574 or JCorrigan@caredimensions.org.
Become a Pet Therapy Volunteer
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 healthcare.
