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Published 27 days ago
Companionship Volunteers needed for Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Plaines, IL
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
4 hours per month
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
TB Test, Background check, Physical exam
Description
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.
Location
On-site
Des Plaines, Illinois, US
