Volunteer Opportunity (Hospice)

Sanctuary Hospice • Rockford, IL

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About The Position

Sanctuary Hospice seeks volunteers to support patients, families, caregivers, and staff across the Rockford area, including Belvidere, Dekalb, Freeport, Oregon, Rochelle, and surrounding communities. Volunteers can contribute through direct patient interaction, behind-the-scenes support, or by sharing personal talents. The organization describes itself as a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care, focused on providing dignity, peace, comfort, compassion, and human connection to patients and their loved ones.

Volunteer opportunities include administrative and organizational support, patient companionship, certified pet therapy visits, music, and veteran-to-veteran support. Volunteers are not paid employees and receive no compensation for their time.

Requirements

• Have a heart for serving others and appreciate the hospice mission.
• Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and deep respect for individuals and their unique journeys.
• Welcome and value people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
• Be able to pass background check requirements.

Nice To Haves

• For pet therapy volunteering, have a certified and vaccinated pet; hospice experience is not needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organizational support, such as light data entry, assembling packets, and sending cards to family members.
• Organize special memories for patients and sew memory bears or blankets.
• Visit patients to offer companionship and give caregivers a break through activities such as reading, hobbies, games, and listening.
• Bring a certified, vaccinated therapy pet to visit patients and provide joy and emotional support.
• Share musical talents to bring comfort to patients and healthcare staff.
• Connect with fellow veterans, provide companionship, and participate in meaningful ceremonies for veteran patients.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed