Opportunities From: United Way of East Central Iowa

Volunteer: Hospice Vigil Visits

Hospice Vigil Volunteer

Provide the invaluable gift of presence during life's final moments as a Hospice Vigil Volunteer with Suncrest Hospice. Vigil Volunteers offer compassionate companionship to patients who are actively dying, ensuring that no one has to face the end of life alone.

Volunteers may sit quietly at a patient's bedside, hold a hand, read aloud, play soft music, share comforting conversation, or simply provide a peaceful, reassuring presence. Vigil Volunteers also offer support to family members by allowing them to step away briefly to rest, eat, or tend to personal needs, knowing their loved one is not alone.

Vigil visits take place wherever a patient calls home, including private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. Visits are scheduled based on patient need and volunteer availability, and volunteers are contacted when a vigil is requested.

No medical or personal care is provided. All Vigil Volunteers receive specialized hospice training and ongoing support from the Suncrest Hospice team to help them feel prepared and confident in this meaningful role.

Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age or older

Complete hospice volunteer training, background check, and onboarding requirements

Comfortable providing a calm, compassionate presence during end-of-life care

Dependable, empathetic, and respectful of patient and family confidentiality

Being present at the end of life is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Your quiet presence can bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their loved ones during an incredibly meaningful time.

Agency: Suncrest Hospice

Hospice Vigil Volunteer

Provide the invaluable gift of presence during life's final moments as a Hospice Vigil Volunteer with Suncrest Hospice. Vigil Volunteers offer compassionate companionship to patients who are actively dying, ensuring that no one has to face the end of life alone.

Volunteers may sit quietly at a patient's bedside, hold a hand, read aloud, play soft music, share comforting conversation, or simply provide a peaceful, reassuring presence. Vigil Volunteers also offer support to family members by allowing them to step away briefly to rest, eat, or tend to personal needs, knowing their loved one is not alone.

Vigil visits take place wherever a patient calls home, including private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. Visits are scheduled based on patient need and volunteer availability, and volunteers are contacted when a vigil is requested.

No medical or personal care is provided. All Vigil Volunteers receive specialized hospice training and ongoing support from the Suncrest Hospice team to help them feel prepared and confident in this meaningful role.

Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age or older

Complete hospice volunteer training, background check, and onboarding requirements

Comfortable providing a calm, compassionate presence during end-of-life care

Dependable, empathetic, and respectful of patient and family confidentiality

Being present at the end of life is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Your quiet presence can bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their loved ones during an incredibly meaningful time.

Agency: Suncrest Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52402

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hospice Compassion Volunteer

Hospice Compassion Volunteer

Make a meaningful difference in someone's life by becoming a Hospice Compassion Volunteer with Suncrest Hospice. Compassion Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support to patients facing a life-limiting illness, helping ensure they feel valued, heard, and never alone.

Volunteer visits are based on each patient's interests and needs and may include:

Friendly conversation and companionship

Reading books, magazines, or devotional materials

Playing cards, games, or listening to music

Taking a walk or sitting outdoors together (when appropriate)

Sharing hobbies such as crafts or puzzles

Providing a comforting presence while caregivers take a short break

Offering emotional support to patients and families

No medical or personal care is provided. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from the Suncrest Hospice team.

Patients may live in their own home, an assisted living community, or a nursing facility. As a Compassion Volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and bring comfort, connection, and joy to those during one of life's most important journeys.

Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age or older

Complete hospice volunteer training, background check, and onboarding requirements

Compassionate, dependable, and respectful of patient confidentiality

Your time, kindness, and presence can make an extraordinary difference.

Agency: Suncrest Hospice

Hospice Compassion Volunteer

Make a meaningful difference in someone's life by becoming a Hospice Compassion Volunteer with Suncrest Hospice. Compassion Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support to patients facing a life-limiting illness, helping ensure they feel valued, heard, and never alone.

Volunteer visits are based on each patient's interests and needs and may include:

Friendly conversation and companionship

Reading books, magazines, or devotional materials

Playing cards, games, or listening to music

Taking a walk or sitting outdoors together (when appropriate)

Sharing hobbies such as crafts or puzzles

Providing a comforting presence while caregivers take a short break

Offering emotional support to patients and families

No medical or personal care is provided. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from the Suncrest Hospice team.

Patients may live in their own home, an assisted living community, or a nursing facility. As a Compassion Volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and bring comfort, connection, and joy to those during one of life's most important journeys.

Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age or older

Complete hospice volunteer training, background check, and onboarding requirements

Compassionate, dependable, and respectful of patient confidentiality

Your time, kindness, and presence can make an extraordinary difference.

Agency: Suncrest Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52402

Allow Groups: No