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Published 20 days ago
Companionship Volunteers Wanted!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Tinley Park, IL
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
2-4 hour per month
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Physical, Background Check, TB Testing
Description
Elara Caring Hospice, one of the nation’s leading providers in home-based care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families.
Elara Caring Hospice is looking for Companion Volunteers who will visit patients in local nursing facilities or in private homes. The Companion Volunteer will provide companionship, play cards/games, watch TV, take the patient out into the garden area for fresh air, read to the patient, etc. There is no physical care involved. Hours are very flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week or offer 1-2 hours per week or work in the office.
Location
On-site
18501 Maple Creek Drive, Ste. 900A Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
Tinley Park, Illinois, US
