April Hospice Volunteer Training

Maybe you’ve had a personal experience with hospice and want to give back. Perhaps you area student looking to complete community service hours, or maybe you simply have a heart for caring. Hospice volunteers are special. They provide invaluable support and in-home care to patients and their families. No matter what your reason for choosing to help us, we’re eager to find a volunteer opportunity that fits with your interests, availability and talents.

Please join us for this in-person training session. Pre-registration and proof of full COVID vaccination will be required.

You Can Make a Difference: Volunteer for Hospice

VNAHSR provides training for those interested in becoming hospice volunteers. Training will be held on Friday, March 25th from 8am – 4pm in Bennington. Training is free and open to individuals 16 years of age and older. Volunteers need to pass a background check. No previous hospice and health care experience is required. Pre-registration, proof of COVID-19 vaccination and mask wearing during training are required.

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Seeks Compassionate Hospice Volunteers

The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region is offering a one-day class for those interested in becoming hospice volunteers. Training will be held on Saturday, April 6th from 8am – 4:00pm in the Seminar Room at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Training is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required.

Recent News from VNAHSR

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Announces Employees of the Year

June 2, 2023

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, (VNAHSR), one of the state’s largest providers of skilled home health and hospice services, recently announced the Employee of the Year and HEALTH Matters Award Winners. Brian Fleming, PT, was recognized as VNAHSR’s Employee of the Year. The Employee of the Year Award recognizes an employee whose work exemplifies outstanding performance, service excellence, and demonstration of our core values. In his multiple nominations as Employee of the Year, Brian was recognized for the extraordinary care he provides to his patients every single day. “Brian has repeatedly been described as knowledgeable, superb, efficient, and always on schedule. Brian’s patients express how happy they are that he took the time to explain everything to them and that he has given them some of the best medical information and care they’ve ever received. It’s clear how much pride Brian takes in his work, how he genuinely cares for his patients, and how that care makes such a difference in their lives.”[…]

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Announces Employees of the Quarter

May 2, 2023

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, (VNAHSR), one of the state’s largest providers of skilled home health and hospice services, is proud to announce the recognition of two exceptional employees of the quarter, Francetta Tice, RN, as Clinical Employee of the Quarter and Angela Whitehead, Case Manager as Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter. Employees of the Quarter are selected from nominations submitted by peers and acknowledge employees who go above and beyond their typical job duties and best reflect the agency values of honesty, excellence, accountability, teamwork, leadership, and helpfulness.[…]

You Can Make a Difference: Volunteer for Hospice

March 10, 2023

Maybe you’ve had a personal experience with hospice and want to give back. Perhaps you area student looking to complete community service hours, or maybe you simply have a heart for caring. Hospice volunteers ares pecial. They provide invaluable support and in-home care to patients and their families. No matter what your reason for choosing to help us, we’re eager to find a volunteer opportunity that fits with your interests, availability and talents.[…]

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Announces Employees of the Quarter

February 24, 2023

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, (VNAHSR), one of the state’s largest providers of skilled home health and hospice services, recognized Susan Senecal, a Case Manager as Clinical Employee of the Quarter and Michael Delehanty, Facilities Manager as Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter. Employees of the Quarter are selected from nominations submitted by peers and acknowledge employees who go above and beyond their typical job duties and best reflect the agency values of honesty, excellence, accountability, teamwork, leadership, and helpfulness. […]

Parent Grief Support Offered in Bennington

February 6, 2023

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is offering a new monthly grief support group specifically for those who have lost a child of any age. The group is facilitated by Lori Rogers, Spiritual Care Coordinator at the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region. The group will meet every third Tuesday of every month, beginning February 21st at the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, located at the Putnam Block, 335 Main St., Office C in Bennington from 6-7 pm. The option to join the group virtually is also available. Group support meetings are free and open to the public. RSVP to 802.442.0540. Masks are required. […]