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Peoria, IL 61614
VITAS is looking to match talented volunteers with elders near the end of life, who have a tale to tell. Life Story volunteers capture a patient’s meaningful moments and can develop a "digital or web-based biography" featuring the patient recalling his or her life stories. VITAS Volunteer orientation is provided free of charge to help you learn many skills required to be an outstanding life story volunteer. Volunteers will also receive training in "life story/review" interview techniques and to improve their technical and creative skills. Time and dates are ongoing and flexible. For more information about VITAS visit www.VITAS.com.
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Peoria, IL 61614
VITAS Healthcare is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families - just by being there. Many of our patients live at home with family members or friends who rarely get the opportunity to leave the house because they are devoted to caring for their ill loved ones. Relief care (sitting with a patient while the caregiver takes a break) is one of our biggest volunteer needs. For caregivers to have the opportunity to run an errand, go see a movie, go to a doctor’s appointment or go on an outing can work wonders to renew their energy and better equip them for the responsibilities of care-giving. VITAS Volunteer orientation 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. We are especially looking for volunteers who would be available during daytime, weekday hours but weekends or evenings are also helpful. For more information about VITAS visit www.VITAS.com.
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2023
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Virtual Opportunity
If you enjoy talking on the phone and have time to make a few calls, you may be a perfect Bereavement Telephone Assurance (BTAP) Volunteer. VITAS BTAP volunteers make phone calls to bereaved family members after a hospice patient's death. These short phone calls go a long way in making a difference in the lives of those coping with grief. Use your compassion, your listening skills, and your time, enhanced by no-cost training and coaching from VITAS, to give back to your community and strengthen your resume. Hours are flexible and calls can be made from your dorm room, apartment, or home. For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services, visit: https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.
Date Posted: Aug 31, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Peoria, IL 61614
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, said, "The primary needs of the terminally ill are spiritual. More than anything else the dying need meaning, hope and love." They are also looking for acceptance, an ultimate spiritual source and for dignity. Spirituality is awareness and connection to a higher power or divine presence, a harmonious relationship or a connection with self, nature, or community, enabling a person to discover the essence of their being. VITAS Volunteers can assist with spiritual care by... -Being present with the patient and family -Listening with sensitivity and openness -Honoring and respect the patient’s faith traditions -Encouraging practice of spiritual rituals such as meditation, or scripture reading or prayer Remember all members of the VITAS team provide spiritual support. We do this by listening, caring, demonstrating empathy all without judgment. For more information about VITAS visit www.VITAS.com.
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Bloomington, IL 61701
VITAS invites friendly and well-behaved pets to join the Paw Pals program, in which animals and their humans learn how to visit patients at the end of their life. A registered VITAS Paw Pals visitor can offer comfort, bring back memories, encourage activity and provide unconditional love to VITAS patients. Your visits leave behind memories of you and your pet, and rekindle thoughts of other pets. Pet visits can sometimes reach a patient when no one else can. Our Paw Pals SM brightens the day for everyone when they visit. All kinds of pets are invited to join the VITAS Paw Pals Club. Paw Pals must be well-groomed, at least one- year old, and have up-to-date health records. For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2023
