Do you have a caring heart and desire to bring comfort to others? We are seeking compassionate individuals to serve as Hospice Volunteers.
As a volunteer, you have many opportunities to support patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Your presence can make a world of difference---offering comfort, reducing loneliness, and creating moments of joy.
Volunteer activities may include:
- Engaging in conversation and active listening
- Companionship/socialization
- Reading aloud, playing music, or sharing hobbies
- Sitting quietly as a comforting presence
- 11th hour/angel/sitting vigil
- Music therapy
- Art therapy
- Emotional/spiritual support
- Veteran-to-veteran visits, pinning services
- Assist with grief support/bereavement
- Offering respite to family caregivers (without caregiving yourself)
- Helping patients/caregivers with light household tasks
- Office/administrative tasks
- Specialized licensed therapies such as pet therapy, massage, aromatherapy, and reiki
Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling---visits are typically 1-2 hours per week, based on your availability.
Training & Support: All volunteers receive comprehensive hospice training and ongoing support and education from our care team. No medical experience is required.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Hospice experience (preferred, but not required)
- Must pass a background check
- Must have a negative TB test result after testing
- Reliable, compassionate, and dependable
- Must provide TWO references
- Willing to commit to 6-12 months of service
- Comfortable speaking with patients and families by phone and in person
- Detail-oriented with a professional attitude
Why volunteer with us:
- Gain valuable healthcare experience
- Make a meaningful difference both behind the scenes and in someone's life
- Join a supportive, mission-driven team environment
Interested?
Apply today at: How to Become a Hospice Volunteer | Volunteering Opportunities (by clicking the link), replying to this ad, or by contacting Bobbi Rieboldt, Volunteer Coordinator for Milwaukee/Racine/Sheboygan, Bobbi.rieboldt@compassus.com (262) 467-8427
