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Hospital Elder Life Program Volunteer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime)
Commitment Details:
4 hours per week. Shifts are: Tu, Thurs, Fri 10a-2p, and Wed 10a-2p or 2p-6p
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
130
Cause Areas:
Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
We are looking for a volunteer commitment of a minimum of 6 months. This is a recurring volunteer opportunity.
Description
Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) is a patient care program that helps prevent delirium and functional decline in older hospitalized patients. Using a trained team, HELP addresses a wide range of geriatric issues during a patient’s hospitalization by providing support to keep the patient comfortable and conducting activities to keep them mentally and physically active.
Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) is a patient care program that helps prevent delirium and functional decline in older hospitalized patients. Using a trained team, HELP addresses a wide range of geriatric issues during a patient’s hospitalization by providing support to keep the patient comfortable and conducting activities to keep them mentally and physically active.
Location
On-site
1620 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois, US
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