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Compassionate Volunteer for Hospice Patients - Elgin, Illinois
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Elgin, IL
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Family, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
Good For:
Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Must be 18 years or older. For our volunteers working directly with patients we require (and pay for): TB Test, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Fingerprinting, and Background Check
Description
We are looking for volunteers to offer a supportive presence and socialization for our patients and families. You will make a difference by volunteering along with our hospice staff in a variety of opportunities.
As an AccentCare Hospice Volunteer, you will learn about AccentCare philosophy of care, communicating with patients and families, family dynamics, spiritual care and the grief process.
Common activities our volunteers do with our patients include:
- Reading to the patient
- Sharing stories
- Playing games
- Spiritual/prayer
- Light housework / yardwork
For additional information, please contact:
Jaye Kalopisis, Volunteer Coordinator: 800-570-8809
Location
On-site
Elgin, IL, USA
Please fill out this form
Instructions:
Please reach out if you have any questions at all. Thank you!
Please call 800-570-8809 or email jayekalopisis@accentcare.com
