VITAS is Seeking Veteran and Pet Volunteers

VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, is offering an opportunity to become a volunteer. Volunteers provide companionship to patients, offer respite care to families and are a vital component of hospice care teams. VITAS is seeking volunteers who are veterans and those with friendly, well-behaved pets to visit patients at the end of life.

All volunteers are trained to meet the specific needs of terminally ill patients living in their own homes, nursing homes, assisted living communities and medical centers. Veteran volunteers connect with veteran patients on a deep level, thereby helping create an atmosphere that facilitates inner peace and reflection. Interested volunteers must complete an interview, orientation and full background check. For more information about becoming a VITAS volunteer call, VITAS Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Tremblay at (860) 494 4638 or email Michelle.Tremblay@vitas.com