Volunteers – Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, Inc.

Who are our Volunteers

They are very caring, concerned and sympathetic people from your community who want to help others who are going through

Direct Care Volunteer

Volunteers to give direct support to those with a life-limiting illness, provide support and solace to the grieving, and educate

Tender Care Volunteer

For active hospice volunteers to receive additional training to give families/caregivers additional emotional support and guidance during the last hours

Teen Volunteer

To give high school students the skills necessary to make a difference in the lives of people of all ages

Vet to Vet

To give hospice support to veterans in their community. These volunteers (veterans) will bring their military training and history to

Life-Limiting Illness Volunteer

Volunteers will give direct support to those with a life-limiting illness, that come to us as a community referral. You

Office Staff Volunteer

Volunteers will assist in the office. Some of the duties would include but not limited to: Answering the phone, taking

Pet Peace of Mind Volunteer

Volunteers will assist in the pet area. This allows families to keep their pets at home while dealing with hospice

Teen Bereavement Peer Volunteer

A bereavement peer is someone who is willing to help another on their journey after the loss of a loved

Adult Bereavement Companion

A bereavement companion is someone who has been through their own grief journey and is willing to help someone else

Group Facilitator Volunteer

Volunteers that help to co-facilitate grief support groups. Types of support groups include: Drop in Support Groups: People grieve very

Continuing Education Opportunities for Volunteers

This page serves as a continuing education resource for HVOSC direct care volunteers. HVOSC volunteers need 8 hours of continuing