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Misericordia offers a long-term service opportunity to young people from across the country that will allow them to share their lives with our children and adults in a community setting. Our goal is that the lives of both volunteer and resident will be enriched by the experience.
Heart of Mercy in Action
" Such is the privilege of the program, to be so immersed in life here as to be transformed by it, and to go forth from Misericordia upholding the value and dignity of the lives of the vulnerable, wherever and whoever they may be."
Volunteers live in the community in the Driskill Residence and work with adult residents, assisting them with the daily functioning of the home, with particular emphasis on supporting activities of daily living (personal care needs, meal prep, etc) and community involvement of the residents. Programs focus on elements of life that are integral to personal happiness and well-being. These include employment, education, residential placements, health and wellness activities, therapy and social/recreational outings. The lives of both volunteers and residents are enriched by the experience as our residents thrive in an environment of dignity, challenge, beauty and respect.
Residential Therapy (OT/PT/Speech)
Nursing Recreation and Leisure Pool Instructor
Fitness Independent Living Skills Instructor Job Coach
Developmental Training Dietician/Nutritionist
Area of Service: Chicago, Illinois
Length of Service: One Year - renewable.
Program Size: An average of ten volunteers per year.
The Long-Term Service Volunteer Handbook is available for you to read which explains the program in much further detail. To view a PDF of the handbook in its entirety, click here.
Applications accepted year round. Please call or email Sharon Keane (below) for more information.
To fill out a long term volunteer application online, click here. To view a PDF version of the application for printing purposes, click here. Contact Information
Misericordia Home Attn: Katie Peterson 6300 N. Ridge Ave. Chicago, IL 60660 Phone: 773-273-3045 Fax: 773-273-4292 Email: Misericordia Long Term Service
Please note that funds raised by the Misericordia Foundation go directly to support Misericordia Home’s programs and services. The Misericordia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.