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Published 12/16/25 4:48PM

Become a Hospice Volunteer – Make a Meaningful Difference

Sanctuary Hospice of Illinois
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Highwood, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Become a Hospice Volunteer – Make a Meaningful Difference

    Sanctuary Hospice is seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to provide companionship and emotional support to our patients throughout the Chicagoland area. Volunteers offer friendly visits, engaging conversation, and opportunities to reminisce, helping bring comfort and connection to patients residing in assisted living and nursing facilities.

    No medical experience is required—just a kind heart and a willingness to listen.

    Volunteer Requirements:

    • Completion of a volunteer application
    • Background check, TB test, and drug screening
    • Volunteer training

    All requirements and training are provided FREE of charge.

    If you’re interested in making a meaningful difference in someone’s life, please contact:

    Josie Mattern

    Volunteer Coordinator

    📧 josephinemattern@sanctuaryhospiceIL.com

    We look forward to welcoming you to our volunteer team!

    Location

    On-site

    Aliya of Highwood

    50 Pleasant Ave, Highwood, IL 60040, USA

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