Bring Music into the Life of a Hospice Patient (Ottawa, IL, Streator, Marseilles)
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of The Greater Illinois Valley
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VITAS Healthcare(r) is looking for musical volunteers who are able to play musical instruments and/or sing for hospice patients living at home, in the hospital or in long term care facilities.
Sometimes what a hospice patient needs most is a way to express feelings without talking. By playing or singing their favorite song or hymns, VITAS music volunteers help patients and families reconnect with feelings and memories that can bring about a sense of peace and happiness.
VITAS provides training on how to work with people at the end of life. The volunteer provides the talent, compassion and time. Assignments are made according to the volunteer’s time and location.
For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.
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About VITAS Healthcare of The Greater Illinois Valley
Location:
1040 4th Street, Peru, IL 61354, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocat es and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office, using their cars and from their own homes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Near your home, work, church, or school location!Ottawa. Streator. Marseilles, IL 61350
DATE POSTED
September 20, 2024
SKILLS
- Wind Instrument
- Hospice Care
- Keyboard Instrument
- Music Therapy
- Singing
- String Instrument
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Let music lead your time! Weekly visits, generally 1-2 hours + travel time.
- Must have a portable music instrument.