Licensed Barber/Hairdresser? Give Dignity to Hospice Patients with Caring Cuts!

Who doesn't feel better after a good haircut? A good haircut can help a hospice or palliative care patient feel rejuvenated, happier and ready to receive visitors and socialize! Our patients have spent a lot of time feeling and looking sick, and having someone do a cut or a shave can make their day so much nicer!

If you have a current cosmetology or barber license and are willing to complete volunteer training, YOU can make a difference for a Unity Hospice & Palliative Care patient! Patients iare typically homebound or living in nursing homes, and volunteers receive training, and background checks so they can go into our client's homes and make them feel like a person, not just a patient.

Qualifications:

• Kind, good listener, friendly
• Must be able to pass a background check (which requires a social security number)
• Willingness to go to see patients wherever they call home

Requirements:

• Must have a barber's or hairdresser's license
• Must take a drug test (for drugs not legal in IL) and a tb test - paid for by Unity
• Must participate in our Hospice Volunteer training, which will prepare a volunteer by covering topics in hospice & palliative care, end of life care, patient support and volunteering basics

If you'd like to make a hard time better by sharing your skills to snazz up our patients, please apply!

Unity Hospice believes no one should face terminal illness alone. We will be at your side throughout this journey, delivering exceptional care for the patient, and providing ongoing support for loved ones.

Volunteers are an essential part of the care we offer. Join our team today!

Watch our video to learn more: Volunteering at Unity Hospice