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Published 8/13/25 8:00PM

Be a Calming Presence at the End of Life

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Seniors & Retirement, Veterans, Women
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    VITAS Healthcare(r) is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families - just by being there at the end of life.

    11th-Hour (Vigil) Volunteers should be comfortable around death and dying and be familiar with the dying process. Most importantly, 11th-Hour Volunteers must be able to meet the unique needs of the patient and family by offering a calming presence. We are especially looking for volunteers who would be available at short notice to provide 2-4 hours shifts.

    VITAS Volunteer patient care orientation, and the 11 th Hour Training is provided free of charge to help you learn the skills required to be an outstanding hospice volunteer. Time and dates are ongoing and flexible.

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

    Location

    On-site
    Near your home, business, or school locations, Chicago, Illinois, US

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