Threshold Singer Volunteer

Threshold Singers is an all-women movement for those who wish to share the gift of voice with others.  These volunteers participate in regular trainings as part of a national Threshold Choir organization and then travel in groups of 2-4 to patient bedsides to offer songs of support.

Helping to care for our patients and families is a critical role played by our volunteers.  These positions are some of the most challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunities at Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.  Volunteers in Patient Care and Family Support provide in-home services to patients currently being served by Rainbow Hospice.

Because of the direct patient and family interaction, all of these positions require Patient Care and Family Support volunteers to go through specialized Patient Care Training.  This process teaches you about hospice and terminal illness and helps prepare volunteers to interact with and support our patients and families.

Skills & Requirements

Day(s) Needed:

• Daytime hours during the week/weekend for patient visits
• Two regular choir practices each month held on Thursdays

Time(s) Needed: Schedules are flexible based on volunteer time. Choir practice is held in the evening beginning at 6:45 PM

Requirements

• Previous singing experience is NOT required! 
• Must have completed Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care Patient Care Training
• Must be able to attend regular choir practice. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, from 6:45 – 8:30 pm at Ascension Living Resurrection Place, 1001 N Greenwood Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068, near the intersection of Greenwood and Oakton.  We ask prospective singers to attend 4 rehearsals within 3 months. 
• Learn our core songs, get to know us & become familiar with bedside singing.
• Join Threshold Choir International . . . When you have attended enough rehearsals that you feel Threshold Choir is for you, as you continue your Rainbow volunteer training, it’s time to join Threshold Choir International!  Upon completion of our roster information form, you will receive a “Welcome” email from Threshold Choir International, outlining instructions to become a member of Threshold Choir.  For more information, visit the Threshold Choir website at www.thresholdchoir.org.