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Compassionate Volunteer for Hospice Patients - South Elgin, IL
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near South Elgin, IL
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
Spend a few hours per week with our hospice patients.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Family, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
Good For:
Kids, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Must be 18 years or older. We require a drug test and a physical exam for our volunteers working directly with patients.
Description
We are looking for volunteers to offer a supportive presence and socialization for our patients and families. You will make a difference by volunteering along our hospice staff in a variety of opportunities.
As an AccentCare hospice volunteer, you will learn about AccentCare's philosophy of care, communicating with patients and families, family dynamics, spiritual care and the grief process.
Common activities our volunteers do with patients include:
- Reading to the patient
- Sharing stories
- Playing games
- Spiritual/prayer
- Light housework
- Light yard work
For additional information please contact: Jaye Kalopisis, Volunteer Coordinator:
Phone: 1-800-570-8809
Email: JayeKalopisis@accentcare.com
Location
On-site
South Elgin, IL, USA
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Instructions:
Please reach out to us if you have any questions at all. Thank you!
