Summary
Grief and Bereavement Volunteers provide social, emotional and/or spiritual supports to individuals who are bereaved.
Location
Address
1615 Dundas St E
Whitby, Ontario L1N 2L1
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Immediately
About This Opportunity
Our Grief and Bereavement program uses a peer-support model, which requires that volunteers supporting this program must have experienced a significant loss. Grief and Bereavement volunteers can provide supports to individuals both one-on-one or in a group setting. Specialized training for this role includes a 2-hr session running once a week, over the span of 5 weeks. Volunteers are also required to complete 13 modules of online, accredited Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) training.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum 18 years old
- Interview
- 2 character references
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Grief and Bereavement Training
Causes
Community & Social Services Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness Virtual-Online Volunteering
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