Opportunities From: Center for Community Engagement

The Vigil Volunteer offers companionship, comfort and presence to patients during the time
immediately prior to their death. Support can be provided to patients who have no family to be with them or to provide support and guidance to families and caregivers, helping to relieve the unknown; this may also include staff if the patient resides at a facility. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including being a calm presence, talking and listening to the family/ caregivers, or sharing silence. This opportunity will take place all throughout Cincinnati centrally, on the west east and north side.

QUALIFICATIONS
The Vigil Volunteer must have an understanding of Hospice philosophy and be familiar with the dying process, i.e. recognize when death is imminent. He/ she will receive additional education/ training on anticipatory grief, empathetic presence, reflective listening, and the rights of the dying. He/ she must be a strong communicator, be comfortable around death and be able to maintain composure in stressful situations. He/ she must also be willing to be called for assignment on short-notice and have some flexibility with scheduling

Join our compassionate team as a Friendly Visitor Volunteer for hospice patients. Engage in meaningful activities like arts and crafts, writing, reading, games, and more. Your presence will bring joy, companionship, and support to individuals and caregivers in their hospice journey. Whether sharing a meal, offering spiritual guidance, assisting with light housework, or providing musical entertainment, your kindness makes a significant impact.

Volunteering can take place weekly or monthly and be flexible with your schedule and the patients. The Volunteer Coordinator will match your interests and passions with those of a patient.