Volunteer Programs

Hospice of Southern Illinois’ volunteers work side-by-side with the professional staff to provide patient and family support. Our volunteer programs are as varied as the needs of the patients and families. As a friend who pledges to be with them through the uncertainties of the weeks ahead, hospice volunteers offer patients and families a listening ear, a hand to hold, and the presence of a caring heart. Additionally, our veteran hospice volunteers offer specific veteran-to-veteran support. Volunteers can provide this support at a nursing home, assisted living community, hospital or personal residence and receive specialized training before helping patients and families. Also, volunteers assist administrative staff at health fairs, in parades, and with community education.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer program opportunities are as varied as our volunteers’ time, skills and interests.

Just be there
Listen, read, talk, sing or write
Offer support or hold a hand
Make gifts for patients
Bake, photograph, or garden
File, record or enter data (Learn About Our Locations)
Host an informational booth
Make phone calls
Walk and advocate in a parade
Plan an event or assist with a fundraiser (Check Out Upcoming Events)
Veteran-to-Veteran Fellowship (Learn More About The We Honor Veterans Program)

With so many opportunities for junior volunteers (ages 16-17) and adult volunteers (ages 18+), there is sure to be one that will allow you to use your talents to make a difference in the lives of others – and your own too. Donate your time and become a hospice volunteer. We encourage you to call to register for our upcoming volunteer training sessions. Consider joining the over 300 active volunteers across our 27 county service area. We are certain that you will agree with our current volunteers: they receive much more than they give.

Upcoming Volunteer Training Schedule

Tuesday, February 28, 2023. 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

To Register as a Volunteer, Call 1-800-233-1708, or Register Online Below

Name*
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How did you hear about Hospice of Southern Illinois?*
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- Community Support
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Please provide three (3) references from individuals who are not family members.
The information I have furnished on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. has permission to investigate my background and I release from liability all persons supplying information.

All Hospice of Southern Illinois Volunteers must clbe>ear a Criminal Background Check, submit proof of your fully vaccinated Covid-19 status, and provide three (3) references. Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Patient/Family Support Volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years of age and clear a TB test. Volunteers will be trained for the role(s) chosen. I understand that all work with Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. and its patients is of a confidential nature and that all of my volunteer services are performed without compensation.
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