Wellness Volunteer

Help reduce pain, stress and anxiety for people with life-limiting illnesses, dementia or caregivers experiencing high stress.

You’ll improve their quality of life and well-being through the use of complementary therapies, such as:

  • Therapeutic Touch™
  • Reiki

If you are trained in any of the above and have an hour or two to spare each week, then we’d love to have you on our volunteer team.


Skills and Experience

  • Must be Reiki Level 2 or higher OR Therapeutic Touch™ level 2 or higher
  • Comfortable with in-person visitation
  • Long term volunteers required
  • Understanding that clients are considered vulnerable and not to be solicited in any way
  • Compassionate and caring

Commitment

Training

Additional training and support will be provided to effectively work with clients that are palliative, have a life-limiting illness, and caregiver stress.

Ongoing

Must be available to commit to 1 hour per week for a 6-week block per client


Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Clean police records check with vulnerable sector screening
  • Two references

Should you require accommodation during the application process, please inform Kanza Shahid at 905-827-8800 x2305, so we can ensure your equal participation.


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