Volunteering
Available Client Support Volunteer Roles
Visiting Volunteers enhance the comfort, dignity and quality
of life of clients through practical assistance, physical care, and emotional
and spiritual support.
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Complementary Therapy Volunteers bring special skills to the hospice
and are able to provide relaxation and support through various healing
modalities (i.e.
Reiki, Shiatsu, Massage, Reflexology) to clients and their caregivers.
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here for Complementary Therapy Volunteer Position Description
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our Volunteer Application Form
Bereavement Support Volunteers receive additional training in grief
and bereavement in order to support families following the death of a loved one.
This support may be offered over the telephone or in person.
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One on One Bereavement Volunteer Position Description
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for our Volunteer Application Form
Bereavement Facilitators receive additional training in grief and bereavement
and facilitation in order to provide education and support through an 8-week
group to individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to death.
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Facilitator Position Description
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for our Volunteer Application Form
Available Office, Special Events & Administrative Volunteer Roles
Board of Directors offers personal skills, influence and resources to contribute to the growth and development of the hospice. Directors set policies, assure adequate finances and ensure the development of a strategic plan outlining the long-term future of the hospice. For more information about joining our board, please call our Executive Director at 416-385-8885 ext. 24.
Office Volunteers work in our office assisting the staff
by answering the telephone, greeting visitors, assembling information packages,
preparing mailings and other office work.
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here for Office Volunteer position description
Click here for our computer skills questionnaire
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our Volunteer Application Form
Human Resources Volunteers provide support to Hospice staff
in managing the volunteer program. This will include assistance with volunteer
recruitment, screening, training, evaluation and recognition.
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here for Human Resources Volunteer position description
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our Volunteer Application Form
Special
Event Volunteers help organize and implement community awareness
and fundraising events such as the Hike for Hospice and display booths
at malls or other public locations.
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our Volunteer Application Form
Speakers’ Bureau Volunteers provide presentations to organizations and community groups including the following: social service agencies, universities and colleges, churches, immigrant/new Canadian community groups or associations and workplace environments. The presentations strive to increase understanding of hospice palliative care.
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here for Speakers's Bureau Volunteer position description
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for our Volunteer Application Form
Communications
Volunteers assist staff to communicate with the hospice’s
various stakeholders. With direction and input from staff, the volunteer
will research and write articles for the hospice newsletter, volunteer
updates, and website.
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for our Volunteer Application Form