Become a VITAS Veteran Volunteer - Serve Those Who Served (Pontiac, IL)

VITAS invites you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of terminally ill veterans. Whether or not you’re a veteran yourself, you can bring comfort, companionship, and support to those who have served our country.

What Do Veteran Volunteers Do?

Veteran Volunteers receive special training to meet the unique needs of veterans at the end of life. They may:

• • Visit veterans in their homes, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or VA medical centers
  • Provide transportation or accompany veterans to appointments and events
  • Assist with applying for benefits or replacing lost military medals
  • Record life stories or reminiscences
  • Make check-in calls to offer support
  • Help plan or participate in Memorial Day and Veterans Day events

Free Orientation & Flexible Scheduling

All VITAS volunteers complete a free orientation to learn the skills of hospice volunteering. Veteran Volunteers receive additional training to understand and meet the specific needs of veterans at the end of life. Training is flexible and ongoing.

Why It Matters

Veterans deserve to be honored, remembered, and supported. Many enjoy the opportunity to share their stories and receive visits from someone who cares. Your presence can help a veteran feel seen, valued, and not forgotten.

Become a VITAS Veteran Volunteer—because no veteran should face the end of life alone.

For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit: https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.