VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are an integral part of Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice.  Each volunteer is valued and respected for the gifts they bring to the work of hospice while making a difference in the lives of those we serve, making a valuable contribution to the community and enhancing their own wellbeing.  If you are interested in learning more, or in joining our team of volunteers, contact Elise C. Wall, Manager of Volunteer Services, at (630) 232-2233, ext. 219, ewall@fvvh.org; or complete the volunteer application and return to FVVH, 200 Whitfield Drive, Geneva, Il 60134; fax (630) 232-0023. 

Available volunteer opportunities include:

• Ambassadors
  Our ambassadors educate churches, clubs and companies about our organization through speaking engagements.  Ambassadors also represent FVVH at United Way, community and other special events.
• Bakers
  Bakers bake bread for bereaved individuals and/or cookies for patients.
• Bereavement One-on-One
  Volunteers are trained to provide individual emotional support to grieving adults in the community.
• Children’s Group Facilitators
  Facilitators are trained to lead support groups for children who have suffered a loss or are experiencing anticipatory grief.
• Clerical Support
  Clerical support volunteers spend time at the FVVH office completing a range of duties including answering phones, data entry, typing, copying and assembling packets.  Special projects are also available at times.
• Community Outreach
  Bilingual volunteers are taught to reach out to the community through correspondence and presentations with area clubs, churches and organizations.
• Gardener
  Volunteers help maintain the FVVH property by weeding, pruning, watering, etc. as well as quarterly landscaping.
• Hands of Hope Clinic Volunteer
  

  Training is provided to prepare volunteers to provide a healing presence and hospitality to patients and their family members who are waiting for or undergoing treatments at two community cancer care centers.

• Interpreter
  Bilingual individuals are trained to provide interpretation during training and support groups.
• Gift Delivery
  Volunteers are needed to deliver gifts or food items at special times of the year.
• Patient and Family Care Volunteers
  Patient and Family Care volunteers often serve as a catalyst for the patient and families, listening and then encouraging the family to finish unfinished business, to heal old wounds in relationships and to prepare the family for life without the dying person.  Volunteers often provide respite care to allow the primary caregiver to rest or take a social break.  27 hour training is provided.
• Professional Services
  Professional individuals are need to assist patients in their homes.  Some available positions include hairstylist, manicurist, massage therapist, chaplain, tax advisor and music/art therapist.  These individuals must provide their services at no charge and have proper credentials.
• Sewing
  Volunteers who can sew are asked to make “Hug Pillows” and teddy bears for the children of hospice patients and Herbie’s Friends participants.  Other various sewing projects arise as well.
• Special Events and Fundraising
  Volunteers are needed to assist with the Garden Party, FVVH’s annual luncheon.  Committee members are involved in obtaining prizes and centerpiece decorations, selling raffle tickets and much more.
• Support Group Aides and Facilitators
  Support group aides and facilitators help with or lead discussions within our various support groups.  They also help nurture those involved and are available as a resource person.  Bereavement training is provided and required.
• Translators
  Bilingual volunteers are needed to translate written material from English to Spanish.