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Des Plaines, IL 60018
Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life companionship to local hospice patients and their families and support for healthcare workers. Bereavement volunteering includes: Writing sympathy cards Creating bereavement guides Assembling grief support packets Keepsake projects for remembrance General office assistance for the bereavement department And much more! Current shifts are on Tuesday from 1:15-3:45 PM and Wednesdays from 9-11:30 AM, however we can be flexible with moving shifts to meet everyone's schedule. Our volunteer opportunities take place at our office location in Des Plaines, IL. The onboarding process includes a background check and fingerprinting to maintain compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health. A hospice volunteer must be 14 years old to participate according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidelines. *** All volunteers are asked to wear masks in the office building. Once in the office, volunteers will be spaced out at least 6 feet apart to adhere to social distancing guidelines*** For any questions and to schedule an information session via zoom, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at kallison@elara.com
Date Posted: Mar 21, 2022
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Bartlett, IL 60103
Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life companionship to local hospice patients and their families. We are officially accepting in-person volunteers! This includes: Reading stories Making crafts Playing games Having a meaningful chat And providing emotional support for a patient as they navigate hospice care Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week. The onboarding process includes a background check, TB test, and fingerprinting to maintain compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health. For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at kallison@elara.com
Date Posted: Mar 21, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Des Plaines, IL 60018
Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for individuals who served or are currently serving in the military! We are proud partners of We Honor Veterans and are actively recruiting compassionate volunteers willing to participate in ceremonies designed to pay our respects to the lives of veterans in our care. If you are interested, please contact Kasey at kallison@elara.com for more details.
Date Posted: Mar 21, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Des Plaines, IL 60018
Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life companionship to local hospice patients and their families. We are officially accepting in-person volunteers! This includes: Reading stories Making crafts Playing games Having a meaningful chat And providing emotional support for a patient as they navigate hospice care Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week. The onboarding process includes a background check, TB test, and fingerprinting to maintain compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health. For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at kallison@elara.com
Date Posted: Mar 21, 2022
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Joliet, IL 60431
Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life companionship to local hospice patients and their families. We are officially accepting in-person volunteers! This includes: Reading stories Making crafts Playing games Having a meaningful chat And providing emotional support for a patient as they navigate hospice care Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week. The onboarding process includes a background check, TB test, and fingerprinting to maintain compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health. For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at kallison@elara.com
Date Posted: Mar 21, 2022
