Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Answer phones at our hospice house. The majority of calls come in for staff, including the director, volunteer coordinator, and nursing staff. Most callers are looking to speak with a particular person, or asking for information about location, visiting hours, etc. Phone call volume is light at times, but there are three lines that can ring. Now and then a call needs to be transferred to portable phone and brought down to a resident's room. Volunteers can either sit at a desk and read during calls, or can spend time in the House common area attending to little tidying projects like watering plants and dusting.

We recommend new reception volunteers spend two hours or so listening to the volunteer coordinator fielding calls. A full tour of the House is also offered.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Vermont Respite House

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X Afternoon X X X Evening Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Hospice Care Health We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Office Work (reception/filing/copying)

Contact Person: Susan Abell, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 860-4497 x5035, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

99 Allen Brook Lane Williston, VT 05495 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.vnacares.org

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Susan Abell
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	1 per shift
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	3 hours, once a week
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
Is parking available?
	yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	no
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	no
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Confidentiality Statement
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on October 20, 2009