Summary
Volunteers offer essential psychosocial support to our hospice clients of all ages, helping them live life to the fullest until the end.
Location
In-Person
Toronto, Ontario
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Volunteers visit hospice clients weekly or bi-weekly to provide emotional support, engage in memory making and/or recreational activities, assist with practical tasks such as running errands and helping with household duties, and gives relief to caregivers to have a break. They assess the need for additional services that the hospice provides and collaborates with the hospice care team to meet clients' goals of care.
Benefits
- Free training & certificate
- Reimbursement of travel expenses
- Free skill development opportunities
- Provision of references and letters of support
- Recognition of volunteer engagement
- Join a volunteer community of like-minded people that supports your well-being
Commitment
- 1 year of service minimum, with a variety of shift availability offered
Screening
- Interview, references and a vulnerable sector police check is required for this role
Training & Orientation
- Volunteers supporting hospice clients must complete Core Training, with additional pediatric-focused training for those interested in supporting our Children and Family programs. Combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions
Locations:
- Volunteers supporting hospice clients must complete Core Training, with additional pediatric-focused training for those interested in supporting our Children and Family programs. Combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions
Requirements
- *Proficiency in English is required, ability to speak multiple languages an asset, Must be able to complete trainings, Comfortable working online to fulfil administrative requirements, Demonstrate a caring, mature, and compassionate attitude
Start Date
- Your first step is to attend an Information Session - offered monthly
How To Apply
Register to attend the mandatory Information Session here:
https://paceh.ca/volunteers/volunteer-information/
Application Here
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GBQWLQ7
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.
- Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
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