Bereavement Peer Support Volunteer
(Acclaim Health, Community Support Services)
Opportunity Details: Bereavement Peer Support Volunteer
| Comments | New FREE training dates have been confirmed!Dates: February 6th – April 17th, every Monday Time: 1 pm – 3:30 pm Delivery mode: ONLINE via Zoom link Course duration: 10 weeks REGISTER today! |
| Contact | Tanya Peche-Hopley, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Acclaim Health; Phone: 289-827-8800 ext 2329; Email: tpeche-hopley@acclaimhealth.ca |
| Duties | Have you experienced a significant loss in your own life and been through your own grieving experience and are interested in supporting others as they grieve? As a trained volunteer, you can help those with the loss of a loved one, work through their grief and find a way to move forward. Visits are taking place on the phone and in person. Wonderful training in one-on-one bereavement peer support is provided. After training, our Bereavement Counsellor will match you with a client to visit 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 |
| Benefits | Free 10 week training in one-on-one bereavement support (Certificate provided when training is completed and matched with a client) Ongoing support from your Acclaim Health Bereavement Counsellor Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Program Special Volunteer Events Optional and ongoing Volunteer Educational workshops |
| Clients | To visit and support individuals in the community facing the loss of a loved one. Our Bereavement Counsellor 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 Highschool Credit Hours | 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 ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Excellent listener, compassionate, kind, supportive, patient. Having experienced the grief journey yourself is a requirement. |
| Commitment Length | Long Term - Minimum 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-on-one ; One to one support with client. Ongoing communication with Bereavement Counsellor. |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Dates and Times | We'll work with you and your schedule to make sure you have the best volunteering experience possible! |
| Seasons | Year Round ; Training takes place Mondays, February 23 to April 17, 2023, from 1:00-3:30 pm on ZOOM. |
| Location | Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Acton |
| Number of Positions | Acton: 3 individual(s) ; Burlington: 3 individual(s) ; Georgetown: 3 individual(s) ; Milton: 3 individual(s) ; Oakville: 3 individual(s) 15 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; A 10 week training program is provided, along with ongoing support from the Bereavement Counsellor. |
| Cost | Police check with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Interview; 2 reliable references (professional or personal); police check with vulnerable sector screening; proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses), attend a mandatory Volunteer Orientation session (ONLINE). |
| Start Date | On or after 18 Nov 2022 |
Agency Details: 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 |