Bereavement Support Volunteer
(Acclaim Health, Community Support Services)
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| Opportunity Details | |||
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| Contact | Francine Savelson, Volunteer Coordinator, Acclaim Health; Phone: 905-827-8800; Email: fsavelson@acclaimhealth.ca | ||
| Duties | Offer the support needed to those struggling to cope with the death of a loved one. Wonderful training in one-on-one bereavement support is provided at no cost. After training, our Bereavement Coordinator will match you with a client to visit for 1-2 hours a week for a period of 3 to 12 months (depending on the client's needs), making all the difference in their journey through grief. | ||
| More Info Link | www.acclaimhealth.ca/menu-services/volunteer-visiting/bereavement-support/ | ||
| Benefits | Free training in one-on-one bereavement support Ongoing support from your Acclaim Health Bereavement Coordinator Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Program Special Volunteer Events | ||
| Clients | To visit and support people facing the loss of a loved one. Our Program Coordinator will take the time to match you with the right client, based on yours and the client's needs. | ||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment | ||
| Areas of Interest | Counselling ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Friend / Penpal ; Health Care ; Social Interaction | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Excellent listener, compassionate, kind, supportive, patient. | ||
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Volunteering only takes 1-2 hours per week, but will make all the difference. We ask for a minimum of 1 year commitment, upon completion of your Bereavement Peer Support training. | ||
| Interaction Level | One to one support with client. Ongoing communication with Program Coordinator. | ||
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week | ||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening We'll work with you and your schedule to make sure you have the best volunteering experience possible! | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Accessibility | Depending on location of home visits. | ||
| Location | Office: 2370 Speers Road, Oakville. Volunteering: Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Acton | ||
| Number of Positions | Acton: 5 individual(s) ; Burlington: 5 individual(s) ; Georgetown: 5 individual(s) ; Milton: 5 individual(s) ; Oakville: 6 individual(s) 21 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; An 8-week cost-free training program is provided, along with ongoing support from the Program Coordinator. | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
| Agency Details | |||
| Organization Name | Acclaim Health, Community Support Services | ||
| Office Phone | 905-827-8800 | ||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-7127 | ||
| Fax | 905-827-3390 | ||
| generalinquiries@acclaimhealth.ca | |||
| Website | www.acclaimhealth.ca | ||
| Address & Map | 2370 Speers Rd Oakville, ON L6L 5M2 | ||