Heartland Hospice is looking to expand its superstar team of volunteers from Racine and Kenosha counties at its Kenosha location.
A hospice Vigil Volunteer is one of Heartland's most special and fulfilling opportunities. Vigil volunteers may sit bedside with a patient who is in their last hours of life. Support may involve prayer (reading from the Bible or other material that is comforting to the patient), providing caregiver relief to the family (allowing them to step away and take a momentary break), or simply being present—providing comfort and peace of mind to all that the patient is not alone. Our Vigil Volunteer program is more of an “on-call” opportunity; vigil support is based upon request of a patient’s family or care-giving team. Scheduling of vigil takes into consideration the volunteer’s location, comfort level, and availability.
If you live in Racine, Kenosha, or Walworth county, would like to learn more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity, and are interested in providing support to hospice patients during their greatest hour of need, please contact Volunteer Coordinator at 262-652-4730.
Vigil Volunteer requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to work independently
- Agree to background and reference check
- TB testing, drug testing
- Must complete all on-boarding training and requirements
Preferred Characteristics:
- A willingness to help others and ability to work as a team member
- A positive outlook on life and honest relationship with oneself
- Flexibility, empathy, and sensitivity to issues around death and dying
