Volunteer Opportunity (Hospice)

Sanctuary Hospice • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Sanctuary Hospice offers volunteer opportunities across the Westchester area, including Bolingbrook, Bronzeville, Chicago, Lombard, North Lawndale, Oak Park, South Shore, and surrounding communities. Volunteers support patients, loved ones, and care teams in ways suited to their skills and interests, helping bring dignity, peace, comfort, and human connection to hospice care. Volunteers are not paid employees and receive no compensation for their time.

Opportunities include administrative and organizational support, patient companionship, visits with certified therapy pets, music performances, and support for veteran patients. Activities may take place behind the scenes or involve direct interaction with patients and care teams.

Requirements

• A heart for serving others and an appreciation for the hospice mission.
• Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and deep respect for individuals and their unique journeys.
• Welcomes and values people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
• Must be able to pass background check requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A certified and vaccinated pet for the Pet Therapy Volunteer opportunity.

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.
• Visit patients with a certified, vaccinated therapy pet to 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