Caring for Hospice patients in Joliet and nearby areas
About the role
Volunteers are at the heart of our team. By sharing your time and your unique gifts, you can bring companionship, relief, and joy to patients and their loved ones.
Responsibilities
- Sitting and talking with someone
- Playing music
- Giving a caregiver a much-needed break
- Making friendly calls
- Helping in the office
Requirements
No special experience is required. Training and support are provided and necessary for this very special role.
Qualifications
- Compassionate
- A great listener
- Loves people
Skills
- Communication skills
- Patience
- Empathy
Benefits
You can make a profound difference today in the quality of life for patients in hospice. This is a BIG and worthy calling but surprisingly, it will not take too much of your time.
Pay
N/A
Schedule
You can set your visit schedule with your volunteer coordinator and the patient care team. You can choose assignments near your home or your work.
Benefits
If you are interested in visiting patients at home or in facility patients, depending on the needs of the patients and the comfort level of the volunteer, this is an option available to you.