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Published 6 days ago

Friendly Visitor for Hospice Patients

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Oak Park, IL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Please consider a commitment of at least 1 year.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Health & Medicine, Religion & Spirituality, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must pass background checks and complete other onboarding tasks.

    Description

    Friendly Visitor for Hospice Patients

    Crystal Hospice is in need of Friendly Visitor Volunteers for patients in your area. If you have a calling to hospice work and would find fulfillment visiting hospice patients, we would welcome you!

    We are looking for volunteers to provide companionship and support to patients and their families. Volunteering weekly or every other week for 2-4 hours is acceptable. Volunteers typically do life review, read, share music, do art projects, and do other things of interest while visiting patients.

    Online training and in-person orientation is provided. Our office is conveniently located in Des Plaines, IL. but we will provide orientation in your area! You will receive full training and support for this volunteer position. You are a welcome part of the journey of our patients, and we need you! Please reach out to Annette McClain at annette@crystalhospice.com

    All hospice volunteers must pass and complete background checks and other onboarding tasks to be considered.

    Location

    On-site

    Your Area

    Oak Park, IL, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Send Email

    Background checks and other onboarding steps must be completed and cleared before becoming an official hospice volunteer. Training is conveniently start and stop online until completed at your speed. Hours are very flexible for your availability and schedule.

    We have hospice patients in much of the Chicagoland area to consider visiting. You can decide how far you can travel to see a patient.

    We welcome you to reach out to us for more information about hospice and our volunteer opportunities.

    Thank you for your consideration.

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