Is Your Dog A Licensed Therapy Dog That Loves Being Around People? Be A Hospice Companion!
ORGANIZATION: Hospice Advantage
Please visit the new page to apply.
Dogs have a way of bringing joy and smiles to people in a way that is extremely therapeutic. Simply petting a dog can aid in relieving stress or enhance relxation . If your dog is licensed for dog therapy and loves to be with people, they could be a great fit for Hospice patients that are in need of the love, joy and stress relief dogs can provide.
More opportunities with Hospice Advantage
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hospice Advantage
Location:
16W 485 S. Frontage Road, Suite 303, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, US
Mission Statement
Providing Care, Comfort and Compassion for the Whole Family.
Description
Hospice Advantage is devoted to caring for patients and their families during the death process. Hospice Advantage has two office locations, both in Burr Ridge and Elgin, but cares for patients throughout the DuPage, Cook and Lake counties at various nursing facilities and patient homes.
Our staff comprises of doctors, nurses, CNAs, chaplains, social workers, team coordinators and volunteers. We value the work volunteers do and are seeking individuals who want to help make a difference in a patient's life.
Our volunteers allow our program to thrive by their direct work with patients as well as the help they provide in the office. Volunteers give the gift of companionship to our patients and their families in addition to a generous helping hand to the staff.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
16W 485 S. Frontage RoadBurr Ridge, IL 60527
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- x1-4 per month
- Dog Therapy License, TB test, Drug Screen