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Published 1/14/26 4:09PM

Volunteer Photographer (Patient Keepsake Photos)

SouthernCare Hospice Northwest Indiana
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Merrillville, IN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    At least 1-2 hours per month is preferred
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Turn Moments into Memories: Volunteer with Your Camera

    This role offers a unique opportunity to use your photography skills to create lasting memories for patients and their loved ones. Your time and talent help provide families with meaningful keepsakes during an important and emotional time, offering comfort and connection through photography.

    What the Volunteer Will Do

    • Visit hospice patients at the request of the patient and/or family to create meaningful keepsake photographs
    • Spend time with patients and families in a calm, respectful manner to ensure a comfortable experience
    • Capture and lightly edit digital images for families to cherish
    • Coordinate visits with hospice staff while honoring confidentiality, HIPAA, and hospice policies
    • Approach each interaction with compassion, patience, and professionalism

    Qualifications

    • Volunteer must be at least 18 years of age with reliable transportation
    • Criminal background check, drug screening & TB test
    • Completion of hospice volunteer training and orientation
    • Photography experience (professional or hobbyist welcome)
    • Own camera equipment and basic photo editing ability
    • Comfortable spending time with individuals facing serious illness

    Interested? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator today to learn more!

    Fallon Lamprakes fallon.lamprakes@southerncareinc.com

    Location

    On-site

    SouthernCare Hospice

    9205 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    Suite B

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