Hospice Services of Western Massachusetts strives to enable dying persons and those close to them to gain comfort and control over their lives, while neither hastening nor postponing death.

We serve persons dying from any disease — in the home, in nursing homes, in hospitals, and in other environments of their choice. Hospice Services of Western Massachusetts is committed to increasing access to hospice care for those who have traditionally been underserved. Through hands-on assistance and teaching, we enable families and friends to care for those they love in supportive and familiar surroundings.

Description:
Hospice Services of Western Massachusetts, LLC is a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and The Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts. Our main office is located in Agawam, Massachusetts with branch offices in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and Worcester, Massachusetts. Hospice Services of Western Massachusetts is a program developed to assist patients and families by providing quality, compassionate care by a team of hospice professionals. Hospice care is provided wherever the patient calls home, including assisted living communities and long term care facilities.

History:
Hospice Services of Western Massachusetts, LLC was licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in May 2007 and was Medicare Certified in June 2007. Our first office opened in Pittsfield, Massachusetts followed by offices in Agawam, Massachusetts and Worcester, Massachusetts.

Contact person: Debra Goodsell, Volunteer Coordinator, (508) 753-3595, (email)
Office fax number: (508) 753-3598

Address:

101 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.hospiceofwesternma.com

Directions:

We are located on the 4th floor in the St. Francis Home in the Grafton Hill section of Worceter. From Boston: Mass Pike to rte 290E - Take Exit 14 (Grafton Street). At the end of the ramp take. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: WRTA - Route 15, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Are any opportunities appropriate for youth ages 18 or under? If yes, what age range?
	Yes, youth ages 16 and over may volunteer.