Hospice Outreach Volunteer
Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge of hospice care?
As a Hospice Outreach Volunteer, you will raise awareness about hospice palliative care in our community by attending events and sharing information with community groups. Training is provided to help you:
- Learn more about hospice palliative care, programs and services
- Develop your public speaking and presentation skills
- Gain marketing and networking techniques
This role and training are provided in partnership with Heart House Hospice and Dorothy Ley Hospice.
Skills and Experience
- Excellent communicator
- Compassionate and caring
- Comfortable with death and dying
- Open and non-judgmental
- Successful completion of the training course
Commitment
Training
September 21 – December 3, Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm and Saturdays from 10:30am to noon
OR
October 4 – December 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-1:30am
Ongoing
Time commitment varies depending on community and event / presentation requests.
COVID-19 Precautions
Volunteers will be provided with training on safety protocols and the use of PPE. All volunteers and staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, wear a mask and follow all government-mandated protocols when visiting clients.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Clean police records check with vulnerable sector screening
- Two references
- All Acclaim Health staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Should you require accommodation during the application process, please inform Kathryn Arsenault at 905-847-9559 x2419, so we can ensure your equal participation.
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