Teen Volunteers

Becoming a teen volunteer for Hospice is a terrific way for a teen to gain meaningful experience through volunteer work, as well as, to give back to their community.

Furthermore, by becoming a teen volunteer for St. Thomas Hospice, teens are exposed to many different educational experiences that will benefit them in the future.

Teens can choose to volunteer in a variety of capacities for St. Thomas Hospice.  After attending the 4 hour mandatory training session, some teens wish to volunteer one on one with a Hospice patient. Once they are assigned to a patient in their area they make weekly friendly visits to this individual that may include reading to them, reminiscing about the past, playing music or assisting them with yard work or household chores.

Teens can also choose to volunteer at group events.  Teens meet at the Hospice office once a month to create craft projects that the Hospice nurses then deliver to the patients.  Other group events include ice cream socials at local Healthcare facilities, flower and candy deliveries, murals, Bingo and Craft projects, Fundraisers and Holiday Caroling.
   

If interested please call or email Heather Kochen at (630) 856-6985 or heather.kochen@ahss.org