Do you like to smile? 

If yes, you are the kind of person we need.

We are looking for  kind and compassionate individuals who like to smile and are able to  spend one hour (three times per month) hanging out with a someone who lives in a nursing home, memory care center, assisted living facility, or a brick & mortar home (if you are comfortable). Volunteer when you want to and near to where you live at times that are good for you. Full training is provided.  Volunteer Coordinator will meet you at the first visit and introduce you to your patient. You will have one patient to start until you let us know that you are ready for another patient.

Talk, play cards, read out loud, look at pictures, listen to music, play music, play an instrument, sing, watch TV/movies, pray, play games, do crossword puzzles or word searches or a jigsaw puzzle, whatever else you want to do with your patient that you think she or he would like. Share your talent or passion!

Must be able to 

• pass drug test [we no longer test for marijuana]

• pass background check 

• pass fingerprint scan (paid for by us)

• Have had a TB test in last year 

• pass a physical 

• be at least 18

• have a valid driver's license

• have car insurance

You are welcome to ask any questions you have and if you would like to talk on the phone before coming in for an interview we can do that as well. We can work with just about any schedule, so if you've ever thought about volunteering give us a call.

For more information please contact Steven Dickens or Katie Hanahan, Volunteer Coordinators, Gentiva Hospice at 708-409-3040 or steven.dickens@gentivahs.com    or    katie.hanahan@gentivahs.com