Hospice Care Volunteer

(Acclaim Health, Community Support Services)

EXPIRED
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
E-Mail pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
Website www.acclaimhealth.ca
Address & Map
2370 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON L6L 5M2
 
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