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Hospice Friendly Visit Volunteers Needed - DeKalb County
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
Volunteers are the heart of Heartland Hospice! We are looking for caring individuals who live in DeKalb and surrounding communities to join our growing team of volunteers. Friendly Visit Volunteers enrich the lives of our hospice patients in their area through regular visits, which may involve playing games, enjoying a leisurely stroll around the nursing home/assisted-living facility, or just engaging in lively conversation. Service hours are extremely flexible and scheduled according to your availability and location. You have the power to bring the greatest gifts to our patients' lives.....a smile and the reassurance that comes with knowing they are genuinely cared for. If you've got a little extra time to give to a hospice patient, call or email Heartland Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Taylor today to learn more about our unique volunteer opportunity: (815)397-3691 or Taylor.King@HeartlandHospice.com. Friendly Visit Volunteer requirements: must be at least 18 years old, agree to a background/reference check, have reliable transportation, and attend an orientation where you'll learn about the philosophy of hospice and our company, how to effectively communicate with our patients and their families, and the volunteer role.
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About Heartland Hospice
Location:
6000 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61107, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to improve your health and well-being.
Description
Heartland Hospice volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Some interact directly with patients and families. Others prefer to work behind the scenes in the office setting. As a volunteer, you help determine which tasks you’re best suited to perform. The tasks of volunteers include:
- Helping with office support tasks at the agency
- Running errands for patients and families
- Staying with patients so family members can get a much-needed rest
- Reading, or providing a comforting touch
- Playing or singing soothing music to patients
- Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours
These and other tasks are why hospice volunteers are such an essential part of the Heartland experience.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Heartland HospiceDeKalb, IL 60115
DATE POSTED
February 22, 2024
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible - based on your availability