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Virtual Opportunity
Do you live in Will County? Do you enjoy making crafts? Can you crochet and/or knit? Turn your hobby into healing by becoming a craft volunteer...all from the comforts of your own home! Heartland Hospice needs more talented craft volunteers to donate items that will bring comfort to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. The sky's the limit when it comes to what will bring a smile to a patient's face, but some suggestions include: crocheted lap blankets/shawls/slippers, cards for every occasion (birthdays, holidays, "thinking of you," etc.), veterans appreciation items, stuffed animals (teddy bears) or any other craft item that will brighten a patient's room. Once you have items ready to donate, staff will gladly pick them up at the volunteer's destination of choice or donations can be dropped off at our Frankfort business office. This is your chance to make a BIG difference without even leaving your doorstep! Please contact Heartland Volunteer Coordinator Belinda at Belinda.obrien@hcr-manorcare.com or 815-469-7100 if you're interested in donating handmade gifts of comfort to our hospice patients. We're waiting to hear from you! Heartland Hospice provides end-of-life services to patients and their families throughout Will County, Southern Cook County, Kankakee County and Grundy County.
Date Posted: Jul 27, 2021
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Frankfort Square, IL 60423
Our volunteer program is dedicated to providing quality care to our patients and families. Below is a list of -volunteer opportunities. Days & times are very flexible and we work with the volunteers schedule. Volunteers usually commit to a minimum of 6 months of volunteering with 2 hours per month minimum. Please give me a call to set up an interview. We require all of our volunteers to complete an interview, fill out an application, provide us with three references, pass a criminal background check, TB test, and complete our volunteer training. You may reach me at 815-469-7100. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Volunteer Opportunities Available: Companion Volunteers Companion volunteers bring the gift of friendship to our patients. They enhance quality of life through regular visits by offering support, companionship and assistance with non-medical tasks to ensure that patients spend their final days in dignity and comfort. Vigil Volunteers The role of the vigil volunteer is to be with patients, in their last hours of living, who would otherwise be alone. While they do not assist with direct patient care or transport family members, vigil volunteers provide support to the family at the patient’s bedside. Vets for Vets Volunteers Similar to the companion volunteer role, our veteran volunteers are matched with a veteran patient who may have a similar background. These volunteers receive specific training focused on a veteran’s needs. Pet Visitor Volunteers This opportunity allows you to share your pet’s unconditional love with hospice patients! Pet visitor volunteers draw on the bond between animals and humans in order to help improve daily function and enhance quality of life for patients. Special Programs: Night out Volunteers Volunteers provide caretakers with a much needed break for them to go out for a dinner and a movie with their family or friends. Heartland recognizes that these simple but meaningful activities can make a true difference in someone’s life. Chore Based Volunteers Perfect for students 16-18 that need to complete community service hours for graduation. Volunteers will assist in yard work, shovel snow, and other outdoor chores. Handmade Gifts of Comfort Gifts for our patients, made by our talented group of craft volunteers, include: Crocheted/knitted blankets and slippers Handmade cards Decorative/seasonal items to brighten a patient’s personal space Activity Blankets for Alzheimer’s & Dementia patients Chair totes Volunteers will receive: Training TB testing Please include your phone number with your contact info. Some emails go unread due to being sent to spam folder.
Date Posted: Jul 27, 2021
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Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Volunteers are the HEART of Heartland Hospice! We are looking for more pet therapy teams to join our growing team of amazing volunteers! Therapy dogs and their handlers enrich the lives of our patients by providing companionship and providing meaningful activities through regular visits. Service hours are flexible and scheduled according to your availability and location. Volunteers and their four pawed companions have the power to bring the greatest gifts to our patients’ lives... a smile and reassurance that comes with knowing they are genuinely cared for! If you have a canine with a big heart who spreads joy wherever she/he goes, this is the opportunity for you! All dogs must be pet therapy certified
Date Posted: Jul 27, 2021
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South Holland, IL 60473
Heartland Hospice a not-for-profit, are seeking persons that have served in the US Military and ROTC students 18 and older to perform a brief but very meaningful bedside pinning for Veterans on our Hospice Service. The pinning ceremony is a way to honor and thank the veteran for their service and sacrifices to our country. This will be done bedside in the Veterans home, nursing home, assisted living facility or wherever the patient calls home. We start with the Pledge of allegiance, thank you poem, pinning and certificate is given to the patient. Volunteer must agree to background check, TB screening, training and references.
Date Posted: Jul 27, 2021
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South Holland, IL 60473
Our number one goal at Heartland Hospice is to ensure no one dies alone. A hospice Vigil Volunteer is one of Heartland's most special and fulfilling opportunities. Vigil Volunteers sit bedside with patients who are in their last hours of life. Support may involve prayer (reading from the Bible or other material that is comforting for patient), providing respite to family (allowing them to step away and eat a meal/take a break), or simply being present...providing comfort and peace of mind to all that the patient is not alone. Our Vigil Volunteer program is more of an "on-call" opportunity; vigil support is based upon request of patient's family or caregiving team. Scheduling of vigil takes into consideration the volunteer's location, comfort level, and availability. Applicants must attend an orientation to learn about the philosophy of hospice, the role of a Vigil Volunteer, and skills related to caring for and communicating with hospice patients and their families. Emphasis is on providing comfort during the dying process. Requirements for Vigil Volunteers: 18 years of age or older, must agree to background and reference check, must be appropriately coping with any personal losses, must have impeccable communication skills and sound judgment regarding issues of death and dying, and have the ability to work independently with indirect supervision. Characteristics that Heartland is looking for in a Vigil Volunteer include: a positive outlook on life, flexibility, empathy, sensitivity to issues around death and dying, compassion, a willingness to help others, and the ability to work as a member of the hospice team. Reliable transportation is a must! Heartland Hospice provides service to patients either in their own homes or in nursing/assisted-living facilities throughout Will/Southern Cook County. If you live in South Holland, or a surrounding community, and would like to provide support to hospice patients during their greatest hour of need, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Belinda at 815-469-7100 or belinda.obrien@hcr-manorcare.com. We're waiting to hear from you!
Date Posted: Jul 27, 2021
