Hospice Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone of our Society.
There are several categories of volunteers - friends of hospice, visiting volunteers, grief support volunteers, board members and thrift store volunteers.
Friends Of Hospice
Friends of hospice contribute to the wholeness of the Society. Without them the soul of our mission would be wanting and our quest for excellence would not be possible. They assist in fundraising, organizing events, office administration and may sit on committees.
Visiting Volunteer
The visiting volunteer is an advocate who comforts and supports the dying person, his family and his friends.
The long term care of a palliative patient is extremely emotional and physically exhausting for the home caregiver. Visiting volunteers are available to give caregivers respite.
Volunteers are:
- carefully selected
- undergo in-depth training and exposure to service
- receive ongoing education and support
- visit people where they are, at home or in hospital
- focus on the person, rather than on the problem
- listen
- give respite
Grief Support Volunteer
To participate in the bereavement support program you must first complete the 30 hours of Visiting Volunteer Training.
The grief support volunteer is specially trained in bereavement and, if requested, continues to offer support to the family after the death of their loved one.
Board Members
Board members are made up of people from all walks of life. They are passionate in their commitment to the goals and mandate of the Society.
Besides formulating policies, they serve on a variety of committees, addressing issues of ,finance, human resources, fundraising, public relations, and governance.
Thrift Store Volunteers
Thrift Store Volunteers are the most important part of operating a thrift store. If you have a few hours a week to donate there are several duties that you might be interested in.:
- Receiving donations and sorting such
- Tagging and pricing merchandise
- Steaming clothing before it goes on the floor
- Help on the sales floor with displays and helping cutomers
Interested in volunteering?
Please print and complete the Application Form: Visiting Volunteer or Friends of Hospice/ Thrift Store