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Published 11/18/25 2:21PM

A Calming Presence at End of Life - Be an 11th Hour Vigil Volunteer

VITAS Healthcare of Chicagoland NW
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lombard, IL
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    A Calming Presence at End of Life - Be an 11th Hour Vigil Volunteer

    VITAS Healthcare is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families--just by being there at the end of life.

    11th Hour Vigil Volunteers should be comfortable around death and dying and be familiar with the dying process. Most importantly, 11th Hour Vigil Volunteers must be able to meet the unique needs of the patient and family by offering a calming presence. Volunteers must be available at short notice to provide 2-4-hour shifts.

    Location

    On-site
    Lombard, Illinois, US

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