Volunteer support has been an integral part of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice's services for 40 years. The Program is now widely recognized as one of the most extensive, non-profit, home health care volunteer programs in Maine.

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice offers a variety of volunteer opportunities that include - Hospice, Bereavement, Program for Grieving Children & Teens, Visiting & Grocery, Office and Special Event.

Becoming a Volunteer 

• Contact Volunteer Services at 1-800-482-7412 ext. 1280 or 795-9580 for a brief phone interview. This is an opportunity to learn about each of the programs to see what interests you most.
• Volunteer Services will mail an application to you.
• References will be contacted; a Criminal Background Check will be performed; and the Program for Grieving Children & Teens, a DHS (Department of Human Services) check will be initiated.
• A mandatory TB test will be given at no cost to the volunteer.
• Volunteers will receive training appropriate to the position for which they are interested.
• All volunteers will receive training in confidentiality and will sign a confidentiality form and other forms during training.

 Commitment

• A minimum commitment of 2-4 hours per week for 1 year is request.

• Volunteers must complete all annual requirements.

Additional Information
For those who are interested in volunteering for Hospice, Bereavement or Program for Grieving Children & Teens, you must wait one year to volunteer if you have had a significant loss or death in your life. In the year you are waiting you may choose to volunteer as a Visiting, Grocery, Transportation or Office Volunteer.