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Volunteer Opportunities and Activities

Hospice of Kankakee Valley was originally organized as a volunteer hospice, and we continue to recognize and appreciate the important role our volunteers have on the hospice team! Each volunteer brings a unique combination of interests, experience, and talents to the hospice program. We are fortunate to have on our team volunteers from every walk of life—from firefighters and students to attorneys and full-time homemakers. Whatever your talents, Hospice of Kankakee Valley has a need you can fill. A screening interview and orientation at HKV and a 21 hour training course are required for volunteers who work directly with patients and families.

“The benefits I receive from being a Hospice volunteer far outweigh any efforts I put forth. . .It's a joyous feeling to contribute to such a noble cause.”

-An HKV Volunteer

Back by popular demand, HKV will be holding volunteer training classes in the evening! Classes will begin October 16, but you should call Becky now to set up an interview prior to training. Call 815.936.3370 between 8:30 and 4:30.

Administrative Support Volunteers
assist with office or clerical tasks, may serve as members of the Board of Directors or on a committee, speak to community groups, run errands, man information booths at events and fairs, and/or assist with fund-raisers.

Patient and Family Care Volunteers

These volunteers can

Stay with the patient while the caregiver rests or runs errands
Help prepare meals
Assist in grocery shopping or picking up medicine
Help with light housework
Provide companionship to the patient by reading, writing a letter for them, or simply just being there

Bereavement Volunteers: Help with support groups and bereavement mailings.

11th Hour Volunteers: These volunteers stay with the patient or family when the patient is actively dying. They provide this valuable support and companionship so, as much as possible, patients do not have to spend their final hours alone.

Youth Volunteers Supplement staff by visiting HKV patients in area nursing homes, making deliveries, assisting with home chores, and performing some office duties. Must be 16 years of age and older, have complete application, and have parent’s permission and recommendations from 1 guidance counselor and 2 instructors. Must complete youth volunteer training program offered once per year.

Pre-teen volunteers are relatives of employees of Hospice of KankakeeValley

They can participate in parades and fairs with adult supervision and completed application on file.

Becoming a hospice volunteer has many rewards – You can gain valuable personal and professional experience, contribute to your community and society, meet new friends, increase feelings of self-worth, learn new skills, and work as a team member with other professionals. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be happy to answer any questions you have about volunteering for Hospice of Kankakee Valley. Call (815) 936-3370, email at hkv_arseneaub @sbcglobal.net or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

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