Volunteers

Family Hospice provides compassionate care to persons with a life-limiting illness and their loved ones.  A team of dedicated registered nurses, counselors and volunteers offers physical, emotional and spiritual support.

All services are based on the foundations of patient choice, dignity and respect.

QUALIFICATIONSpix_Volunteer_01

Education: Completion of hospice volunteer training.
Experience: None Required
Certification: None Required

A VOLUNTEER MUST:

  • Comprehend mission of hospice
  • Relate with emotional stability and maturity
  • Convey sensitivity to needs of others
  • Perform functions with tolerance and acceptance
  • Exhibit flexibility
  • Complete Family Hospice training

OUR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Patient Visits
  •  Clerical
  • Marketing / Public Relations
  • Fundraising / Development
  • Heartlinks Grief Program

TIME COMMITMENT
After training is completed, volunteers determine the amount of time they would like to commit to hospice work.  They can contribute time on a weekly, monthly or yearly basis.  Any and all efforts are appreciated when helping us serve our patients and families.

THE REWARDS
Volunteers in hospice find it personally gratifying, intellectually stimulating, and emotionally meaningful to assist those in need at a critical point in their lives. Many volunteers consistently report that helping the terminally ill through hospice is not about dying but about living.  By giving of yourself and your time, you can make a difference in someone’s life.

pix_Volunteer_02Please contact us today to learn more about helping.

Family Hospice
5110 West Main St.
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-1800
info@familyhospice.org

TREE OF MEMORIES

In supporting our Tree of Memories program through the holiday season, we make ornaments available at our kiosk at St. Clair Square from November 30 through December 22.

 

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VOLUNTEERS

We truly value our volunteers and the passion they bring to our family. Our 150 volunteers are dedicated to furthering the mission of hospice and supporting your family during this trying time.

 

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DONATIONS

We appreciate the love and support shown by our donors. Gifts are used to support our programs and provide assistance to patients struggling with the cost of care.

 

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OUR LOCATION

map5110 W. Main St.
Belleville, IL
62226-4729

P: 618-277-1800
F: 618-277-1074
info@familyhospice.org

 

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