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Published 9/2/25 8:00PM
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Become a Friendly Visitor for Hospice Patients in Elgin and Surrounding Areas

Heartland Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Elgin, IL
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    1 x week or 2 x within every 30 days depending upon patient needs. Daytime/weekday hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Mandatory TB test, drug test, background check (no cost to volunteer).

    Description

    Become a Friendly Visitor for Hospice Patients in Elgin and Surrounding Areas

    Heartland Hospice is seeking volunteers to spend time with our hospice patients providing companionship and socialization as they face end of life. Our volunteers go through extensive dementia training and understand their may be times when you would be sitting in silence simply being present for those in need. If you feel you have the heart and time to give during the daytime weekday hours, (no weekend or evenings), please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Kathleen.Kennedy@heartlandhospice.com

    Location

    On-site
    Elgin, Illinois, US

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