Hospice Volunteer Training & Support

Comprehensive Training and Ongoing Support

Every Care Dimensions volunteer is required to complete a free and comprehensive training program before being assigned a volunteer job. The 16-hour program covers such topics as:

Care Dimensions’ philosophy
Grief and loss
How to be prepared
What to expect
Safety precautions
Tips for working with patients who are in the last stages of an advanced illness

During each session, there are opportunities to ask questions, share concerns and feelings and learn from other volunteers about their experiences. The sessions are also an opportunity to share the camaraderie that so many of our volunteers tell us is an important reason why they continue to serve.

Care Dimensions volunteer arranges flowers at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers

Upcoming Virtual Volunteer Training

Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 - 11 a.m., June 2 - June 25, 2025
(Register by May 23)
Questions? Email [email protected].

Complete a Volunteer Application

Specialized Training

In addition to the 16-hour program, Care Dimensions offers training for volunteers to learn how to work with special groups or to do special projects, including:

Dementia patients
Veterans
Pedatric hospice patients
Bereavement support
Bedside vigil

These additional training programs focus on learning about the specific communications, social and cultural issues that are critical to being an effective volunteer with these communities or projects.

Contact Us if You Have Questions

If you have any questions about our volunteer training or what may be required, please contact our Volunteer Services Department at 888-283-1722 or email [email protected]. You can also fill out a Volunteer Application here. You can also inquire about visiting with your dog here. We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you might have.