Hospice Care Volunteer
(Acclaim Health, Community Support Services)
Position ID: V-HVC0459
Last Full Update: 15 Feb 2022
Opportunity Details: Hospice Care Volunteer
Comments | Please note: For those volunteers interested in Hospice, the next required training will be in April 2022. |
Contact | Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Acclaim Health; Phone: 289-838-4610; Email: tpeche-hopley@acclaimhealth.ca |
Duties | Provide emotional and social support to adults facing life-threatening illnesses. 1-3 hours a week can make all the difference! - Offer support and companionship - Provide much-needed respite for a caregiver - Help clients with daily activities, like reading and writing - Support those struggling to cope with the loss of their loved one |
More Info Link | acclaimhealth.ca/volunteer/hospice-care-volunteer/ |
Benefits | Free Hospice Training (offered 2x year) Ongoing support from your Counsellor Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Program Special Volunteer Events |
Clients | Those facing a progressive, life-threatening illness. Our Counsellor will match you with the right client, based on yours and their needs. |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a physical disability |
Areas of Interest | Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Friend / Penpal ; Health Care ; Respite Services ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled ; Telephone Communication |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Sports & Coaching - discuss or watch sports ; Translation & Languages - discuss in/about other languages ; Friendly, caring, compassionate, supportive, patient, accepting, good listener. |
Commitment Length | Long Term - Minimum one year on completion of training ; We ask for a minimum 1 year commitment, upon a match with your client(s). |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; One on one with the client. Will include interaction with the client's family and/or caregiver(s) Ongoing communication with Counsellor. |
Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
Dates and Times | We'll work with you and your schedule to ensure you have the best volunteer experience possible! |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Accessibility is not known at this time, depending on location. This could be discussed with the Counselor. |
Location | Halton |
Number of Positions | Acton: 1 individual(s) ; Burlington: 3 individual(s) ; Georgetown: 2 individual(s) ; Milton: 2 individual(s) ; Oakville: 2 individual(s) 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Cost-free training provided for you to attend a 10-week hospice training program. Offered in the Spring and Fall. |
Transportation | Access to vehicle |
Application Deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
Cost | Cost of a Vulnerable Sector Search |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Vulnerable Sector search |
Start Date | On or before 06 Apr 2022 |
Agency Details: Acclaim Health, Community Support Services
Office Phone | 905-827-8800 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-7127 |
Fax | 905-827-3390 |
pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca | |
Website | www.acclaimhealth.ca |
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