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Published 23 hours ago
Companionship Volunteer Needed
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lisle, IL
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
1 to 2 hours bi-weekly
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Residential Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit patients at home or in a long-term care facility. Companionship may include reading and talking to a patient, writing letters, reading a patient’s personal story or giving respite to caregivers.
Benefits for Patients:
Knowing that they are not alone. The chance to see a new face and tell their stories. Their caregivers can take brief breaks and be fresh when they return. Having something to look forward to.
Benefits For Volunteers:
The satisfaction of bringing comfort to someone approaching the end of life. The chance to witness the beauty of families coming together for someone they love. The knowledge that you are a valued member of the hospice team.
Location
On-site
Lisle, Illinois, US
