Organization
Residential Hospice SIL

Companionship Volunteer Needed

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Marion, IL

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

E Marion St, Marion, IL 62959

About this Opportunity

Residential Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit patients at home or in a long-term care facility. Companionship may include reading and talking to a patient, writing letters, reading a patient’s personal story or giving respite to caregivers.

Benefits for Patients:

Knowing that they are not alone. The chance to see a new face and tell their stories. Their caregivers can take brief breaks and be fresh when they return. Having something to look forward to.

Benefits For Volunteers:

The satisfaction of bringing comfort to someone approaching the end of life. The chance to witness the beauty of families coming together for someone they love. The knowledge that you are a valued member of the hospice team.

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Issue area

  • Health & Wellness