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Published 10/31/25 10:35AM

A Calming Presence at the End of Life

VITAS Healthcare of Greater Dayton
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Dayton, OH
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    As much time as you want
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+

    Description

    VITAS Healthcare is looking for caring and kind 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 Volunteers must be able to meet the unique needs of the patient and family by offering a calming presence. We are especially looking for volunteers who would be available at short notice to provide 2-4 hours shifts.

    VITAS Volunteer patient care orientation, and the 11th Hour Training is provided to help you learn the skills required to be an outstanding hospice volunteer. Time and dates are ongoing and flexible.

    For more information, visit: https://www.vitas.com/volunteer

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    Location

    On-site
    Near your home, business, or school location, Greater Dayton Area and the Miami Valley, Dayton, Ohio, US
    Greater Dayton Area and the Miami Valley

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