Wheaton Franciscan Hospice provides a special way of caring for people who have a terminal illness.  Our hospice provides an interdisciplinary approach to end-of life care in order to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our patients and their family.  The focus of hospice is on exceptional care, not cure.

 

Volunteers bring a special, personal touch to patient care at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. They help bring our Mission to life by helping us provide exceptional and compassionate health care that promotes the dignity and well-being of the people we serve. The way we live our Mission sets us apart. If this touches your heart, we encourage you to share your time and talents with us in service to others.

 

Patient and family support:

Provide non-medical care in a patient's home or extended care facility.  Visits provide companionship, support,  comfort  and caregiver respite care.

 

Bereavement support:

Assist with mailings, supportive telephone calls or visiting those in need

 

Office support:

Assist with clerical and organizational tasks

 

Pet therapy visits:

Pet therapy has been shown to increase pain tolerance, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and bring smiles to patient's faces

 

Musicians:

Do you have the gift of music? Music is the universal language, and it enhances hospice patients' quality of life

 

Crafters:

Share your gift of knitting, card making, floral design and scrapbooking (Legacy projects)