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A Calming Presence at End of Life - Be an 11th Hour Vigil Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of Chicagoland NW
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VITAS Healthcare 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 Vigil Volunteers must be able to meet the unique needs of the patient and family by offering a calming presence. Volunteers must be available at short notice to provide 2-4-hour shifts.
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About VITAS Healthcare of Chicagoland NW
Location:
580 Waters Edge, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148, US
Mission Statement
VITAS recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. Through exemplifying VITAS values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are pro-active in helping to meet the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice program by actively recruiting, training, supporting, and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office, using their cars and from their own homes.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
60120
(42.03529 ,-88.25585 )
DATE POSTED
March 10, 2025
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Healthcare
- Community Outreach
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training