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Volunteer: Gentiva Hospice Volunteers Needed – Crestwood, Yorkville, Palos areas

Help bring comfort, connection, and care to others—just by showing up.

Gentiva Hospice is seeking volunteers in the Crestwood, Yorkville, and Palos areas to support patients and families during one of life’s most meaningful moments. No medical experience is required—just your time and compassion.

What You’ll Do:

Visit patients for conversation, companionship, or quiet presence

Help families feel supported and less alone

Share your unique talents—reading, music, crafting, or just listening

We Provide Everything You Need:

Training is provided

No experience or medical knowledge necessary

Flexible hours based on your availability

One-on-one support from two dedicated volunteer coordinators

We'll meet you in person for an informal interview—wherever is convenient for you

Whether you can give an hour a week or a few hours a month, your presence can truly make a difference.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Help bring comfort, connection, and care to others—just by showing up.

Gentiva Hospice is seeking volunteers in the Crestwood, Yorkville, and Palos areas to support patients and families during one of life’s most meaningful moments. No medical experience is required—just your time and compassion.

What You’ll Do:

Visit patients for conversation, companionship, or quiet presence

Help families feel supported and less alone

Share your unique talents—reading, music, crafting, or just listening

We Provide Everything You Need:

Training is provided

No experience or medical knowledge necessary

Flexible hours based on your availability

One-on-one support from two dedicated volunteer coordinators

We'll meet you in person for an informal interview—wherever is convenient for you

Whether you can give an hour a week or a few hours a month, your presence can truly make a difference.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60418

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Make a Difference with Gentiva Hospice – Become an Administrative Volunteer!


Assist with office tasks such as filing, data entry, and organizing materialsHelp prepare mailings, packets, and other essential documentsSupport our care teams with behind-the-scenes work that makes a big impactBring your unique skills to a team that values kindness, respect, and dignity

Why Volunteer with Us?


Reliable, compassionate individuals age 18+Comfortable with basic office tasks and computer usePassionate about helping others and supporting hospice care

Location: 800 Enterprise Drive, Suite 111, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Contact: Steven Dickens of April Brownlee: 708-409-3040
More Information: Volunteers

✨ Your time and talents can bring comfort and care to those who need it most. Join us at Gentiva Hospice and be a part of something truly meaningful. ✨

Organization: Gentiva Hospice


Assist with office tasks such as filing, data entry, and organizing materialsHelp prepare mailings, packets, and other essential documentsSupport our care teams with behind-the-scenes work that makes a big impactBring your unique skills to a team that values kindness, respect, and dignity

Why Volunteer with Us?


Reliable, compassionate individuals age 18+Comfortable with basic office tasks and computer usePassionate about helping others and supporting hospice care

Location: 800 Enterprise Drive, Suite 111, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Contact: Steven Dickens of April Brownlee: 708-409-3040
More Information: Volunteers

✨ Your time and talents can bring comfort and care to those who need it most. Join us at Gentiva Hospice and be a part of something truly meaningful. ✨

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hang Out with Nursing Home Patients

Volunteer near where you live or work!

Gentiva Hospice is looking for people who would like to go into nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and/or memory care centers (near you) to sit with our patients and be a friend. You can sit and talk, play games, watch TV/movies, color, play cards, read aloud, do word searches or crossword puzzles, play music, look at photos, go outside, walk around the facility, or any other kind of meaningful activity you think your patient might enjoy.

After training your first visit will be with the volunteer coordinator who will introduce you to your patient and who you how to document your visit. Gentiva will provide PPE but you won't be seeing patient who require it. You will NEVER EVER see patients who are positive for COVID-19 or any other infectious disease.

As a volunteer you are an important part of the team! We will train you and provide ongoing training so you can learn new skills. We want this to be an experience that is beneficial to both you and the patient so that everyone's needs are met.

We will work with your schedule- volunteer on your time.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Volunteer near where you live or work!

Gentiva Hospice is looking for people who would like to go into nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and/or memory care centers (near you) to sit with our patients and be a friend. You can sit and talk, play games, watch TV/movies, color, play cards, read aloud, do word searches or crossword puzzles, play music, look at photos, go outside, walk around the facility, or any other kind of meaningful activity you think your patient might enjoy.

After training your first visit will be with the volunteer coordinator who will introduce you to your patient and who you how to document your visit. Gentiva will provide PPE but you won't be seeing patient who require it. You will NEVER EVER see patients who are positive for COVID-19 or any other infectious disease.

As a volunteer you are an important part of the team! We will train you and provide ongoing training so you can learn new skills. We want this to be an experience that is beneficial to both you and the patient so that everyone's needs are met.

We will work with your schedule- volunteer on your time.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Make Just One Person Smile

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

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

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

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: Teams only


Volunteer: Connect with Seniors and Make a New Friend

 Enjoy hearing stories? 
This opportunity is for you

 

We are looking for volunteers who like to talk and enjoy listening to others. Volunteers are matched with one senior hospice patient  to have conversations with, be a friend to, play games with, watch TV/movies, take walks, listen to music, color, complete word searches or crossword puzzles, or put together actual jigsaw puzzles. Visit your patient two-three times per month (for 30-60 minutes) at their skilled nursing facility or memory care center or brick and mortar home (you tell us where you are comfortable going). Your visits will bring joy and smiles to patients, some who do not get many visitors. Full training is provided at our Oak Brook Office or at a coffee shop near you or online. A volunteer coordinator will meet you at your first visit to introduce you and show you how a typical volunteer visit goes. Volunteers are matched with people who live near their home or live within an area designated by you. Make a difference in the lives of our hospice patients and leave them smiling and waiting for your next visit. We will give you everything you need, including activities you can do with your patient.  Volunteer just as you are; no need to dress up. Must pass background check, drug test (not marijuana), physical, and fingerprinting. You will also need a TB test within the last year. If you have not been tested we can do a two-step TB test free of charge in our Oak Brook office.  Get ready to make a difference and have fun! 

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

 Enjoy hearing stories? 
This opportunity is for you

 

We are looking for volunteers who like to talk and enjoy listening to others. Volunteers are matched with one senior hospice patient  to have conversations with, be a friend to, play games with, watch TV/movies, take walks, listen to music, color, complete word searches or crossword puzzles, or put together actual jigsaw puzzles. Visit your patient two-three times per month (for 30-60 minutes) at their skilled nursing facility or memory care center or brick and mortar home (you tell us where you are comfortable going). Your visits will bring joy and smiles to patients, some who do not get many visitors. Full training is provided at our Oak Brook Office or at a coffee shop near you or online. A volunteer coordinator will meet you at your first visit to introduce you and show you how a typical volunteer visit goes. Volunteers are matched with people who live near their home or live within an area designated by you. Make a difference in the lives of our hospice patients and leave them smiling and waiting for your next visit. We will give you everything you need, including activities you can do with your patient.  Volunteer just as you are; no need to dress up. Must pass background check, drug test (not marijuana), physical, and fingerprinting. You will also need a TB test within the last year. If you have not been tested we can do a two-step TB test free of charge in our Oak Brook office.  Get ready to make a difference and have fun! 

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Become a Friend and Make a Difference in Someone’s Life

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Gentiva Hospice is seeking compassionate, reliable volunteers to provide companionship and comfort to patients and families in the Chicagoland area (city and suburbs).

Who We Are:
At Gentiva Hospice, we provide exceptional care and support to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Our volunteers are an integral part of our team, offering emotional connection and a listening ear during a profound time of life.

What You'll Do as a Patient Visiting Volunteer:

Bring Comfort and Joy: Spend time with patients 2-3 times per month, sharing stories, reading, playing music, playing games, coloring, something else, or simply being present. Full training provided.ORBe a Source of Support: Offer respite (time for the caregiver to leave) and encouragement to families during their caregiving journey.ORMake an Impact: Your visits provide companionship and emotional relief, brightening someone’s day and making them feel cared for. Some of our patients have few visitors or friends to talk to. You can really bring them joy, even in small ways.

What We’re Looking For:

A kind heart, patience, and willingness to support others.Reliability to follow through on commitments.No medical background required – just your time, compassion, and care.Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.

Why Volunteer with Gentiva Hospice?

Gain a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment.Flexible schedules to match your availability.Comprehensive training and ongoing support provided.Be part of a caring, supportive community of volunteers and professionals.

Locations We Serve:
IMMEDIATE need for volunteers at: Lakewood Nursing & Rehab (Plainfield), Elevate Care (Palos Heights), Churchill Place (Glen Ellyn), Aliyah (Crestwood) and Ryze West (Chicago). Other facilities and cities available. 

Join Us Today!
If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more or get started, contact us at 708-409-3040 (ask for Steven Dickens or April Brownlee) or email steven.dickens@gentivahs.com or april.brownlee@gentivahs.com

Together, we can create moments of joy, peace, and connection for those who need it most.

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Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Gentiva Hospice is seeking compassionate, reliable volunteers to provide companionship and comfort to patients and families in the Chicagoland area (city and suburbs).

Who We Are:
At Gentiva Hospice, we provide exceptional care and support to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Our volunteers are an integral part of our team, offering emotional connection and a listening ear during a profound time of life.

What You'll Do as a Patient Visiting Volunteer:

Bring Comfort and Joy: Spend time with patients 2-3 times per month, sharing stories, reading, playing music, playing games, coloring, something else, or simply being present. Full training provided.ORBe a Source of Support: Offer respite (time for the caregiver to leave) and encouragement to families during their caregiving journey.ORMake an Impact: Your visits provide companionship and emotional relief, brightening someone’s day and making them feel cared for. Some of our patients have few visitors or friends to talk to. You can really bring them joy, even in small ways.

What We’re Looking For:

A kind heart, patience, and willingness to support others.Reliability to follow through on commitments.No medical background required – just your time, compassion, and care.Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.

Why Volunteer with Gentiva Hospice?

Gain a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment.Flexible schedules to match your availability.Comprehensive training and ongoing support provided.Be part of a caring, supportive community of volunteers and professionals.

Locations We Serve:
IMMEDIATE need for volunteers at: Lakewood Nursing & Rehab (Plainfield), Elevate Care (Palos Heights), Churchill Place (Glen Ellyn), Aliyah (Crestwood) and Ryze West (Chicago). Other facilities and cities available. 

Join Us Today!
If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more or get started, contact us at 708-409-3040 (ask for Steven Dickens or April Brownlee) or email steven.dickens@gentivahs.com or april.brownlee@gentivahs.com

Together, we can create moments of joy, peace, and connection for those who need it most.

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Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Be the Light in Someone’s Final Journey – Volunteer as a Patient Visiting Friend

Your Time +_Your Compassion = Their Comfort


Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in someone's life? Become a Patient Visiting Friend with Gentiva Hospice.  
At Gentiva we believe that no one should face the end of life alone. Our volunteers play a crucial role in providing comfort, companionship, and support to patients in their final days. As a Patient Visiting Friend, you’ll offer a listening ear, a warm smile, and a caring presence.  
Key Benefits Make a Difference: Your companionship can bring immense comfort and joy to patients.Personal Growth: Gain a deep sense of fulfillment and perspective.Flexible Commitment: Volunteer hours that fit your schedule.Comprehensive Training: We provide all the training you need to feel confident and prepared.


How You can Help

Visit Patients: Spend quality time with our patients, sharing stories, listening, playing games, watching a movie, taking a walk, or simply being there.

Brighten Their Day:  Help our patients find moments of joy and laughter.

Offer Comfort: Your presence can provide unparalleled emotional support and peace.

 
Join Us Today! No medical or volunteering experience needed.  
Become a beacon of hope and comfort. Volunteer as a Patient Visiting Friend with Gentiva Hospice and make a lasting difference. Your compassion and time can profoundly impact someone’s life. Join our team of dedicated volunteers today and help bring peace and comfort to those in need. Together, we can make a difference, one visit at a time.  
Gentiva Hospice Our place is by your side.


Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Your Time +_Your Compassion = Their Comfort


Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in someone's life? Become a Patient Visiting Friend with Gentiva Hospice.  
At Gentiva we believe that no one should face the end of life alone. Our volunteers play a crucial role in providing comfort, companionship, and support to patients in their final days. As a Patient Visiting Friend, you’ll offer a listening ear, a warm smile, and a caring presence.  
Key Benefits Make a Difference: Your companionship can bring immense comfort and joy to patients.Personal Growth: Gain a deep sense of fulfillment and perspective.Flexible Commitment: Volunteer hours that fit your schedule.Comprehensive Training: We provide all the training you need to feel confident and prepared.


How You can Help

Visit Patients: Spend quality time with our patients, sharing stories, listening, playing games, watching a movie, taking a walk, or simply being there.

Brighten Their Day:  Help our patients find moments of joy and laughter.

Offer Comfort: Your presence can provide unparalleled emotional support and peace.

 
Join Us Today! No medical or volunteering experience needed.  
Become a beacon of hope and comfort. Volunteer as a Patient Visiting Friend with Gentiva Hospice and make a lasting difference. Your compassion and time can profoundly impact someone’s life. Join our team of dedicated volunteers today and help bring peace and comfort to those in need. Together, we can make a difference, one visit at a time.  
Gentiva Hospice Our place is by your side.


Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Be a Bright Spot in Someone’s Day – Become a Gentiva Hospice Volunteer!

Do you have a warm heart and a little time to spare? Join Gentiva Hospice as a Patient Visiting Friend and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.


We're looking for fun, compassionate, and reliable adults who can visit with hospice patients in your local community. These visits provide much-needed companionship and comfort — whether you're sharing stories, reading aloud, listening to music, or simply being present. 

No medical experience neededFull training and ongoing support providedMust be 18+ and able to drive (valid license and auto insurance)veterans welcome (and often paired with veteran patients)start with one patient taking on additional patients later, if desiredVisit three (3x) times per month staying 30 minutes minimum

Whether you’re looking to give back, gain experience, build a resume, or simply bring joy to someone’s day, you’ll be supported every step of the way by our caring hospice team and our Volunteer Coordinators.


Join us and help bring dignity, comfort, and connection to those in their final chapter of life. You’ll leave every visit feeling like you made a difference — because you truly did. Apply today to become a Gentiva Hospice Volunteer!


Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Do you have a warm heart and a little time to spare? Join Gentiva Hospice as a Patient Visiting Friend and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.


We're looking for fun, compassionate, and reliable adults who can visit with hospice patients in your local community. These visits provide much-needed companionship and comfort — whether you're sharing stories, reading aloud, listening to music, or simply being present. 

No medical experience neededFull training and ongoing support providedMust be 18+ and able to drive (valid license and auto insurance)veterans welcome (and often paired with veteran patients)start with one patient taking on additional patients later, if desiredVisit three (3x) times per month staying 30 minutes minimum

Whether you’re looking to give back, gain experience, build a resume, or simply bring joy to someone’s day, you’ll be supported every step of the way by our caring hospice team and our Volunteer Coordinators.


Join us and help bring dignity, comfort, and connection to those in their final chapter of life. You’ll leave every visit feeling like you made a difference — because you truly did. Apply today to become a Gentiva Hospice Volunteer!


Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Free Coffee! Make a Difference in Your Corner of the World

Are you good at working independently?

Do you feel comfortable in an office environment?

Can you handle really bad jokes from people who think they are funny but really aren't? 

If you said "yes" to any of those questions.....

 

Sign up to be an office volunteer (all the free coffee and water you can drink when at the office)

High School students 16+ are also invited to apply


There are always things to do around the office. Sometimes it's filing papers, other times it's putting a binder together, or dropping candy into treat bags for patients (and you get to keep one for yourself!). Full training is provided and we understand that life happens when you volunteer... so if you get a phone call take it; if a friend wants to do lunch, go. We get it. All the work you do will be helping to support our patients and staff members as they take care of our hospice patients

.

We are very flexible. 

 

No prior knowledge about hospice is needed.No experience or medical knowledge is needed People new to volunteering welcome. High school students welcome.

must pass drug test (not marijuana), fingerprinting, background check and physical and have had a TB test within the last year (if you have not had one we can arrange for you to get it...and we'll pay for it!)

All administrative volunteering happens at our Oak Brook office (next to Oak Brook mall).

 

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Are you good at working independently?

Do you feel comfortable in an office environment?

Can you handle really bad jokes from people who think they are funny but really aren't? 

If you said "yes" to any of those questions.....

 

Sign up to be an office volunteer (all the free coffee and water you can drink when at the office)

High School students 16+ are also invited to apply


There are always things to do around the office. Sometimes it's filing papers, other times it's putting a binder together, or dropping candy into treat bags for patients (and you get to keep one for yourself!). Full training is provided and we understand that life happens when you volunteer... so if you get a phone call take it; if a friend wants to do lunch, go. We get it. All the work you do will be helping to support our patients and staff members as they take care of our hospice patients

.

We are very flexible. 

 

No prior knowledge about hospice is needed.No experience or medical knowledge is needed People new to volunteering welcome. High school students welcome.

must pass drug test (not marijuana), fingerprinting, background check and physical and have had a TB test within the last year (if you have not had one we can arrange for you to get it...and we'll pay for it!)

All administrative volunteering happens at our Oak Brook office (next to Oak Brook mall).

 

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Jumbo Crayons wanted

Gentiva Hospice is looking for jumbo crayons our hospice patients can use to color with their volunteers. We need all the jumbo crayons we can get.


Please mail or drop off at:


Gentiva Hospice 

800 Enterprise Drive, Suite 111

Oak Brook, IL 60523


Thank you!

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Gentiva Hospice is looking for jumbo crayons our hospice patients can use to color with their volunteers. We need all the jumbo crayons we can get.


Please mail or drop off at:


Gentiva Hospice 

800 Enterprise Drive, Suite 111

Oak Brook, IL 60523


Thank you!

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Spend Time with Hospice Patients

Gentiva Hospice is looking for people from all walks of life to hang out with one patient three hours per month (most often one hour per visit on three different days) as a patient visiting friend.

Swap life stories play games make a craft watch TV/movies Have a conversation take a walk read to your patient pray complete a word search or crossword puzzle together play music play guitar sing color other ideas?

Work with patient three times per month, any days and times you choose, and spend one hour together each time you visit in person. We are flexible and can work with your schedule and availability and distance you are willing to travel. Full training is provided.

We have patients all over the Chicagoland area and you can choose how far you want to drive to see your hospice patient.  Must be able to pass drug screen, background check, physical and fingerprinting. We also need proof of a TB test within the last year. We provide them free of charge at our office in Oak Brook.

If interested please call Steven Dickens or April Brownlee , Volunteer Coordinators, Gentiva Hospice at 708-409-3040 or by email at: steven.dickens@gentivahs.com or april.brownlee@gentivahs.com

We look forward to meeting you!

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Gentiva Hospice is looking for people from all walks of life to hang out with one patient three hours per month (most often one hour per visit on three different days) as a patient visiting friend.

Swap life stories play games make a craft watch TV/movies Have a conversation take a walk read to your patient pray complete a word search or crossword puzzle together play music play guitar sing color other ideas?

Work with patient three times per month, any days and times you choose, and spend one hour together each time you visit in person. We are flexible and can work with your schedule and availability and distance you are willing to travel. Full training is provided.

We have patients all over the Chicagoland area and you can choose how far you want to drive to see your hospice patient.  Must be able to pass drug screen, background check, physical and fingerprinting. We also need proof of a TB test within the last year. We provide them free of charge at our office in Oak Brook.

If interested please call Steven Dickens or April Brownlee , Volunteer Coordinators, Gentiva Hospice at 708-409-3040 or by email at: steven.dickens@gentivahs.com or april.brownlee@gentivahs.com

We look forward to meeting you!

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Homewood- New Hospice Volunteers Needed- 2-3 times per month

Do you live near South Suburban Rehab Center in Homewood? Do you live near Chicago Heights? We want you!

 

Gentiva hospice is looking for new volunteers who can sit with a hospice patient and talk with him or her, watch TV or a movie, play games, color, paint nails, listen to music, look at photos, read aloud, and/or something completely different. Minimal Commitment: once or twice a month Full training provided great for resumes excellent experience for pre-med students flexible schedule

 

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

 

Open interviews are ongoing. Get more information or ask questions without applying. Looking for people who can start right away.

 

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Do you live near South Suburban Rehab Center in Homewood? Do you live near Chicago Heights? We want you!

 

Gentiva hospice is looking for new volunteers who can sit with a hospice patient and talk with him or her, watch TV or a movie, play games, color, paint nails, listen to music, look at photos, read aloud, and/or something completely different. Minimal Commitment: once or twice a month Full training provided great for resumes excellent experience for pre-med students flexible schedule

 

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

 

Open interviews are ongoing. Get more information or ask questions without applying. Looking for people who can start right away.

 

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60430

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Veteran-to-Veteran Support

Veterans have given a lot to our country and we thank you for your service!  Veterans also seem to relate to each other in ways the average person cannot. At the end of life there is a lot that can be stirred up, memories dislodged, or old feelings re-awakened. At Gentiva Hospice we know that end-of-life is experienced differently by our veterans which is why we pair them with veteran hospice patients. By end-of-life we mean that these veterans have a terminal illness and are probably in their last year of life (but not always).

As a veteran volunteer you will be matched with one veteran patient who will be your patient until he/she passes.

 

Pinning Ceremonies

We will also do a veteran pinning ceremony for your veteran patient. He/She will be given a certificate and pinned. Meaningful words are spoken and the veteran patient and veteran volunteer both get a chance to share any stories about being in the service or what being a veteran has meant to them. We take some time to celebrate and honor the veterans and acknowledge their service and sacrifice for this country. 

Volunteer training and specialized veteran volunteer training is provided.

Requirements:

be a veteran at least 18 have car insurance pass a background check pass a drug test pass fingerprinting pass a physical TB test within the last year (we give them for free if you need)

 

We look forward to talking with you! For more information please call Steven Dickens or Katie Hanahan at 708-409-3040 or email to: steven.dickens@gentivahs.com or katie.hanahan@gentivahs.com

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Veterans have given a lot to our country and we thank you for your service!  Veterans also seem to relate to each other in ways the average person cannot. At the end of life there is a lot that can be stirred up, memories dislodged, or old feelings re-awakened. At Gentiva Hospice we know that end-of-life is experienced differently by our veterans which is why we pair them with veteran hospice patients. By end-of-life we mean that these veterans have a terminal illness and are probably in their last year of life (but not always).

As a veteran volunteer you will be matched with one veteran patient who will be your patient until he/she passes.

 

Pinning Ceremonies

We will also do a veteran pinning ceremony for your veteran patient. He/She will be given a certificate and pinned. Meaningful words are spoken and the veteran patient and veteran volunteer both get a chance to share any stories about being in the service or what being a veteran has meant to them. We take some time to celebrate and honor the veterans and acknowledge their service and sacrifice for this country. 

Volunteer training and specialized veteran volunteer training is provided.

Requirements:

be a veteran at least 18 have car insurance pass a background check pass a drug test pass fingerprinting pass a physical TB test within the last year (we give them for free if you need)

 

We look forward to talking with you! For more information please call Steven Dickens or Katie Hanahan at 708-409-3040 or email to: steven.dickens@gentivahs.com or katie.hanahan@gentivahs.com

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: make someone's day

Do you like to make people happy?

Have a skill or talent you like to show off?

Looking to spend some time making someone's day?

 

Come be a hospice volunteer!

 

Gentiva Hospice is looking for people who are interested in volunteering their time for one hour on three separate days (three hours total per month) sitting with one of our hospice patients and talking with him/her and/or sharing a skill or talent that you have and/or just hanging out and doing whatever else makes you both happy.

Lonely and tired seniors need attention and companionship from you.

Will you answer the call?

 

full training provided to everyone. volunteer near where you live or work even though our office is in Oak Brook. must be able to pass drug test, background check, and be fingerprinted. get as much help as you need. meet great people. make a difference.

no costs to you

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Do you like to make people happy?

Have a skill or talent you like to show off?

Looking to spend some time making someone's day?

 

Come be a hospice volunteer!

 

Gentiva Hospice is looking for people who are interested in volunteering their time for one hour on three separate days (three hours total per month) sitting with one of our hospice patients and talking with him/her and/or sharing a skill or talent that you have and/or just hanging out and doing whatever else makes you both happy.

Lonely and tired seniors need attention and companionship from you.

Will you answer the call?

 

full training provided to everyone. volunteer near where you live or work even though our office is in Oak Brook. must be able to pass drug test, background check, and be fingerprinted. get as much help as you need. meet great people. make a difference.

no costs to you

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Veteran Volunteer Task Force

Are you a veteran? If yes, be a part of a group dedicated to honoring those who served. Veterans helping veterans. Veterans serving veterans at end of life.

 

Gentiva Hospice is looking for veterans who will volunteer for veterans who have a terminal illness and are probably in their last year of life. Vets understand other vets...that is why we are creating a taskforce to plan, set up for, and lead veteran pinning ceremonies where we thank veterans for their service and give them a pin, a certificate, cake/beverage, and allow all vets present to tell their story. The veterans who are pinned are so grateful; the pinnings mean a lot to them.

Come be a part of our veteran taskforce! Apply today.

Also be paired up with one veteran you will be a friend to. Visit your veteran patient and spend time together, We have lots of ideas on what to do.

 

Full training provided. Must pass drug test & background check & fingerprinting. Pin veterans at the facilities and homes where they live. All military branches welcome. All questions answered.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Are you a veteran? If yes, be a part of a group dedicated to honoring those who served. Veterans helping veterans. Veterans serving veterans at end of life.

 

Gentiva Hospice is looking for veterans who will volunteer for veterans who have a terminal illness and are probably in their last year of life. Vets understand other vets...that is why we are creating a taskforce to plan, set up for, and lead veteran pinning ceremonies where we thank veterans for their service and give them a pin, a certificate, cake/beverage, and allow all vets present to tell their story. The veterans who are pinned are so grateful; the pinnings mean a lot to them.

Come be a part of our veteran taskforce! Apply today.

Also be paired up with one veteran you will be a friend to. Visit your veteran patient and spend time together, We have lots of ideas on what to do.

 

Full training provided. Must pass drug test & background check & fingerprinting. Pin veterans at the facilities and homes where they live. All military branches welcome. All questions answered.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Do you like Chapters? No! Not books!

Elmhurst and surrounding areas Gentiva Hospice is looking for new and seasoned volunteers to sit with one patient two-three (2-3) times per month at Chapters Senior Living in Elmhurst.

Visit on your time, on days and at times that work for you. What you do during your visit is up to you: 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, or whatever else you want to do with your patient that you think he or she would like. Share your talent or passion!

Open interviews are ongoing and calls for more information are welcome (708-409-3040)

 

Must be able to 

pass drug test [we no longer test for marijuana] pass background check  be fingerprinted (unless you are already in the healthcare worker database) Have had a TB test in last year or we can send you for one at our cost pass a physical  be at least 18+ have a valid driver's license  (only if you plan on driving to Chapters) have car insurance (only if you plan on driving to Chapters)

You are given everything you need to succeed. A volunteer coordinator will go with you on your first visit and is always available to answer questions or help you in any way you need. We have both a male and female volunteer coordinator available. We will train you. 

Be a force for good in your community while making a difference to those you volunteer for. Come do great things with us!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Elmhurst and surrounding areas Gentiva Hospice is looking for new and seasoned volunteers to sit with one patient two-three (2-3) times per month at Chapters Senior Living in Elmhurst.

Visit on your time, on days and at times that work for you. What you do during your visit is up to you: 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, or whatever else you want to do with your patient that you think he or she would like. Share your talent or passion!

Open interviews are ongoing and calls for more information are welcome (708-409-3040)

 

Must be able to 

pass drug test [we no longer test for marijuana] pass background check  be fingerprinted (unless you are already in the healthcare worker database) Have had a TB test in last year or we can send you for one at our cost pass a physical  be at least 18+ have a valid driver's license  (only if you plan on driving to Chapters) have car insurance (only if you plan on driving to Chapters)

You are given everything you need to succeed. A volunteer coordinator will go with you on your first visit and is always available to answer questions or help you in any way you need. We have both a male and female volunteer coordinator available. We will train you. 

Be a force for good in your community while making a difference to those you volunteer for. Come do great things with us!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60126

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteers Needed for Harbor Chase ALF

Are you looking for a place close to home where you can volunteer?

Gentiva Hospice is looking for a few good people who can be a friendly face to our patients at Harbor Chase Assisted Living Facility (ALF) in Naperville. We are looking for someone who can spend three hours a month volunteering. 

Share your gift or talent on your visits and have a conversation, play games, put together puzzles, look at family photos, play music, listen to music, take walks, play cards, work on crossword puzzles/word searches, or something else you think will bring a smile to your patient's face.

Full training provided. Volunteer on days and times convenient to you. Send back a simple visit note after your visit (stamped envelopes provided). No experience necessary. 

Please reach out if you have questions or wish to be a Gentiva Hospice volunteer.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Are you looking for a place close to home where you can volunteer?

Gentiva Hospice is looking for a few good people who can be a friendly face to our patients at Harbor Chase Assisted Living Facility (ALF) in Naperville. We are looking for someone who can spend three hours a month volunteering. 

Share your gift or talent on your visits and have a conversation, play games, put together puzzles, look at family photos, play music, listen to music, take walks, play cards, work on crossword puzzles/word searches, or something else you think will bring a smile to your patient's face.

Full training provided. Volunteer on days and times convenient to you. Send back a simple visit note after your visit (stamped envelopes provided). No experience necessary. 

Please reach out if you have questions or wish to be a Gentiva Hospice volunteer.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60563

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Can you sit with someone at a nursing home in Elmhutst and talk?

If yes, consider being a hospice volunteer.

We are looking for  kind and compassionate individuals who are able to spend one hour (three times per month) hanging out with a someone who lives in a nursing home, memory care center, or assisted living facility. Volunteer when you want 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 whom you will visit.

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  Have had a TB test in last year  pass a physical  be at least 18

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, Volunteer Coordinator Gentiva Hospice at 708-409-3040 or steven.dickens@gentivahs.com    

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

If yes, consider being a hospice volunteer.

We are looking for  kind and compassionate individuals who are able to spend one hour (three times per month) hanging out with a someone who lives in a nursing home, memory care center, or assisted living facility. Volunteer when you want 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 whom you will visit.

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  Have had a TB test in last year  pass a physical  be at least 18

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, Volunteer Coordinator Gentiva Hospice at 708-409-3040 or steven.dickens@gentivahs.com    

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60126

Allow Groups: No