Volunteer
Job Location:
Peoria, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Why Choose OnCare Health
- There is no minimum number of hours to volunteer OnCare is happy to utilize whatever you are able to commit. Direct patient care is typically a 1-2 hour commitment per week in order to successfully build rapport with the patient and their family. Timing is flexible. We can utilize volunteers any time of day or night during the week on weekends and on holidays.
- All volunteers complete OnCare volunteer training. Training is web-based and done at your own pace. After completion of the online training volunteers will complete visits with the Volunteer Coordinator until they feel comfortable performing visits independently.
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Make Lives Better Enrich Your Own: Join OnCare Health as a Volunteer!
Becoming a hospice volunteer is a deeply meaningful way to make a difference in someones final chapter of life. Volunteers offer comfort companionship and a listening ear to patients and their families during a sacred and vulnerable time. Its a chance to give back gain perspective and be part of a compassionate team that values presence dignity and human connection. Even a small actlike holding a hand reading aloud or simply sitting quietlycan bring profound peace and comfort.
What Youll Do:
As a Volunteer youll play a hands-on role in improving the lives of our patients. We assign all tasks based on your comfort and preferences ensuring a rewarding experience. Your engaging contributions can include:
- Companionship visits (talking reading engaging in community activities watching TV together).
- Sitting vigil with patients who are actively dying.
- Caregiver relief (sitting with patient while loved ones take a break).
- Playing music or singing.
- Preparing or mailing sympathy cards and grief materials.
- Helping with grief support groups (set-up greet guests).
- Making blankets shawls or comfort items.
- Assembling sunshine mailings or holiday baskets.
- Crafting personalized cards or décor for patient rooms.
- Prayer visits or scripture reading.
- Guided meditation or mindfulness exercises.
- Supportive listening and presence during emotional moments.
What Were Looking For:
To ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone at OnCare Health we ask that our volunteers:
- Are kind patient reliable and eager to share their time and talents!
- Are at least 18 years old.
- Can successfully complete a satisfactory background check before starting duties.
