Hospice Companionship Program - Naperville / Lisle / Bolingbrook / Downers Grove area

About the Role

Volunteers are a valuable part of our hospice team, providing comfort and compassion to patients and their families. Your time would be an enormously meaningful gift, and we welcome whatever time you can share.

Provide companionship, socialization, and support (in home and/or facility setting). Examples may include:

• Empathetic listening
• Light conversation
• Reading aloud
• Listening to music
• Taking walks
• Watching sports or a favorite show
• Playing games
• Writing letters
• Participating in group activities with other residents
• Simply sitting and providing a reassuring presence

Note: Volunteers do not provide physical aid or medical treatment of any kind.

Requirements and Training

• Volunteers complete initial onboarding paperwork, training, fingerprinting, and TB testing.
• Continued support is provided moving forward.
• Must be 18 or older.

Schedule

Hospice volunteering offers flexible hours depending on your availability. Some commit to several hours per week, while others contribute just a few hours per month.

Additional Opportunities

We also have opportunities for:

• Respite care for caregivers
• Music therapy
• Certified pet therapy
• Veteran-to-veteran volunteering

If you know of others who may be interested, please let us know!