Opportunities From: North Country Healthcare

Volunteer: Blood Pressure Clinic Volunteer

active or retired nurse

manual blood pressure check

advise to see provider if too high or low

Program: Weeks Medical Center

active or retired nurse

manual blood pressure check

advise to see provider if too high or low

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 10, 2025 through Jan 31, 2027

Zip Code: 03584

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Prescription Food Program

Bag up food for prescription food program

Program: Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital

Bag up food for prescription food program

Program: Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 30, 2024 through Jul 31, 2026

Zip Code: 03576

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Customer Service

Assist Customer Service Representative in the lobby by escorting patients and answering questions.  Other tasks would include keeping the lobby neat and tidy, providing activities for children and tending to the complimentary drink station.

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Assist Customer Service Representative in the lobby by escorting patients and answering questions.  Other tasks would include keeping the lobby neat and tidy, providing activities for children and tending to the complimentary drink station.

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 03584

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: UCVH Greeter

The Lobby Greeter at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) is a vital volunteer role dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, visitors, and staff. As the first point of contact for many entering the hospital, greeters provide a warm smile, helpful directions, and a reassuring presence to those in need.

Key Responsibilities:Warmly greet and welcome patients, visitors, and staff upon arrivalAssist guests with wayfinding, directing them to the appropriate departments or servicesProvide general information about UCVH and its servicesOffer assistance to those who may need extra support navigating the facilityCommunicate with hospital staff as needed to ensure visitors receive appropriate assistanceWhy It Matters:

A friendly face and clear guidance can make a world of difference in a hospital setting. Whether helping a patient find their appointment location or easing a visitor’s stress, Lobby Greeters enhance the overall patient experience at UCVH.

Time Commitment:Shifts available Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMVolunteers can sign up for one or more shifts per week

Program: Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital

The Lobby Greeter at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) is a vital volunteer role dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, visitors, and staff. As the first point of contact for many entering the hospital, greeters provide a warm smile, helpful directions, and a reassuring presence to those in need.

Key Responsibilities:Warmly greet and welcome patients, visitors, and staff upon arrivalAssist guests with wayfinding, directing them to the appropriate departments or servicesProvide general information about UCVH and its servicesOffer assistance to those who may need extra support navigating the facilityCommunicate with hospital staff as needed to ensure visitors receive appropriate assistanceWhy It Matters:

A friendly face and clear guidance can make a world of difference in a hospital setting. Whether helping a patient find their appointment location or easing a visitor’s stress, Lobby Greeters enhance the overall patient experience at UCVH.

Time Commitment:Shifts available Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMVolunteers can sign up for one or more shifts per week

Program: Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 03576

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Gift Shop Volunteer

Responsible for the daily functions of the gift shop including running the cash register, keeping the shop neat and tidy as well as restocking shelves as needed.

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Responsible for the daily functions of the gift shop including running the cash register, keeping the shop neat and tidy as well as restocking shelves as needed.

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 03584

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Rehab

wipe down equipment

restock

clerical work

Program: Weeks Medical Center

wipe down equipment

restock

clerical work

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 03584

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Interest in Speakers Bureau

Information 

Program: NCH Speaker's Bureau

Information 

Program: NCH Speaker's Bureau

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28732

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cafeteria Aid

Operate Register

Wipe down tables and keep cafeteria clean

restock

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Operate Register

Wipe down tables and keep cafeteria clean

restock

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 03584

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Office Clerical

Various clerical projects for departments as assigned

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Various clerical projects for departments as assigned

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 03584

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Memory Bear Maker

Create unique Memory Bears from the clothing of hospice patients, providing a source of solace and comfort to their families.

Program: North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency

Create unique Memory Bears from the clothing of hospice patients, providing a source of solace and comfort to their families.

Program: North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 03561

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Prayer Shawl Creator

Can you sew, knit, or crochet?

Prayer Shawls not only provide warmth to our patients but a comforting touch when they are feeling down.

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Can you sew, knit, or crochet?

Prayer Shawls not only provide warmth to our patients but a comforting touch when they are feeling down.

Program: Weeks Medical Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 03584

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NCH Community Relations Event

Assist NCH employees at any NCH community event.  

Events could include, but are not limited to health fair, job fair, festivals, and celebrations.


Program: North Country Healthcare Community Events

Assist NCH employees at any NCH community event.  

Events could include, but are not limited to health fair, job fair, festivals, and celebrations.


Program: North Country Healthcare Community Events

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 03584

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NCHHHA Admin

Patient Family Support

Assemble "kits" for patients for urgent items that could be needed- briefs, gloves, wash basins, chux pads, mouth swabs

Assemble "Vigil Bags"- Lip balm, tissues, flameless candle, book about what happens at end of life, handwritten note from hospice, keepsake

Check in calls - non clinical matters 

Assemble Legacy Bags using the current supply of legacy products

 

Bereavement & Emotional Support

Bereavement Letters( we want to redesign these letters- would love to have you review them)

Sympathy Cards

Support Group coordination assistance- support Kelsie and Ashley with prepping these events

 

Education & Information Support

Assemble Nursing Home Binders

Welcome Binders for caregivers and patients

 

Team Liaison

IDTs

Ensuring volunteers feel connected to the volunteer support person and office

Program: North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency

Patient Family Support

Assemble "kits" for patients for urgent items that could be needed- briefs, gloves, wash basins, chux pads, mouth swabs

Assemble "Vigil Bags"- Lip balm, tissues, flameless candle, book about what happens at end of life, handwritten note from hospice, keepsake

Check in calls - non clinical matters 

Assemble Legacy Bags using the current supply of legacy products

 

Bereavement & Emotional Support

Bereavement Letters( we want to redesign these letters- would love to have you review them)

Sympathy Cards

Support Group coordination assistance- support Kelsie and Ashley with prepping these events

 

Education & Information Support

Assemble Nursing Home Binders

Welcome Binders for caregivers and patients

 

Team Liaison

IDTs

Ensuring volunteers feel connected to the volunteer support person and office

Program: North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 03561

Allow Groups: No