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Published 8/25/25 8:00PM

Companion Volunteer for Hospice Patients!

Elara Caring- Des Plaines and Springfield
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Plaines, IL
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Communication with Volunteer Coordinator, ability to connect with patients and families alike

    Description

    Companion Volunteer for Hospice Patients!

    Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life companionship to local hospice patients and their families. We are officially accepting in-person volunteers! This includes:

    • Reading stories
    • Making crafts
    • Playing games
    • Having a meaningful chat
    • And providing emotional support for a patient as they navigate hospice care

    Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week.

    The onboarding process includes a background check, TB test, and physical from at most 6 months ago to maintain compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health.

    For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at crundblad@elara.com

    Location

    On-site
    Des Plaines, Illinois, US

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