Are you organized, detail oriented, and like the office environment?
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Unity Hospice is looking for Administrative Volunteers to help support our patients and families behind-the-scenes! This role is perfect for retirees who enjoyed roles as office support staff, college students needing volunteer hours, and others who have availability on weekdays and enjoy the social atmosphere of an office full of nice people. These volunteers could perform a variety of roles:Writing cards to patients and familiesAssembling birthday baskets for patient birthdaysWriting cards for staff birthdays and anniversariesHelping to assemble patient intake packets and orientation bindersMaking Care Kits for families facing the end of their loved one's lifeOrganizing supplies for our Veteran's honoring programCalling patients/families to check in on their med and supply needsHelping to sort and unbox medical supplies for patientsAssisting with other administrative tasks needed in the officeHospice patients and their families are facing an often difficult end-of-life journey, and our office team is here to support them in whatever way we can! We love our volunteers and the assistance they provide in making sure our families feel cared for. We promise to treat you with the adoration you deserve and ply you with delicious snacks.Because our volunteers are privy to patient information and spend time with our staff, we do require them to go through an onboarding process that includes fingerprinting (which requres a social security number), a tb test, a drug test (for drugs not legal in IL) and an orientation.This role would take place weekly for 1-3 hours depending on your availability, and would be at our office on Cermak & Jefferson. We request volunteers commit for a minimum of 9 months.Join us, and become part of the circle of care that surrounds our hospice familie
About Unity Hospice of Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Greater St. Louis and Houston
Founded in 1992 by Michael Klein, J.D., at his kitchen table. Unity Hospice is backed with over a decade of industry experience and excellence.Unity Hospice provides top-notch palliative care for those with life limiting illnesses along with great customer support - a combination that can't be beat!There are five areas in which you can volunteer!If you are considering volunteering in the Chicagoland area and nearby suburbs, please contact Vera at vjunge@unityhospice.comIf you are considering volunteering in Northwest Indiana, contact Shelly at Mthoms@unityhospice.comIf you are considering volunteering in Western Illinois, please contact Kelli at kgraham@unityhospice.comIf you are considering volunteering in greater St. Louis, please contact Joan at jbevirt@unityhospice.comIf you'd like to volunteer in the Houston area, contact Gemma at glaberge@unityhospice.com
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