Hospice Volunteer-Many Opportunities-Join our team! [Racine/Milwaukee/Sheboygan areas]

Do you have a caring heart and desire to bring comfort to others? We are seeking compassionate individuals to serve as Hospice Volunteers.

As a volunteer, you have many opportunities to support patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Your presence can make a world of difference---offering comfort, reducing loneliness, and creating moments of joy.

Volunteer activities may include:

• Engaging in conversation and active listening
• Companionship/socialization
• Reading aloud, playing music, or sharing hobbies
• Sitting quietly as a comforting presence
• 11th hour/angel/sitting vigil
• Music therapy
• Art therapy
• Emotional/spiritual support
• Veteran-to-veteran visits, pinning services
• Assist with grief support/bereavement
• Offering respite to family caregivers (without caregiving yourself)
• Helping patients/caregivers with light household tasks
• Office/administrative tasks
• Specialized licensed therapies such as pet therapy, massage, aromatherapy, and reiki

Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling---visits are typically 1-2 hours per week, based on your availability.

Training & Support: All volunteers receive comprehensive hospice training and ongoing support and education from our care team. No medical experience is required.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Hospice experience (preferred, but not required)
• Must pass a background check
• Must have a negative TB test result after testing
• Reliable, compassionate, and dependable
• Must provide TWO references
• Willing to commit to 6-12 months of service
• Comfortable speaking with patients and families by phone and in person
• Detail-oriented with a professional attitude

Why volunteer with us:

• Gain valuable healthcare experience
• Make a meaningful difference both behind the scenes and in someone's life
• Join a supportive, mission-driven team environment

Interested?

Apply today at: How to Become a Hospice Volunteer | Volunteering Opportunities (by clicking the link), replying to this ad on idealist, or by contacting Bobbi Rieboldt, Volunteer Coordinator for Milwaukee/Racine/Sheboygan, Bobbi.rieboldt@compassus.com (262) 467-8427