Supportive Care - Visiting Hospice Program
(VON Canada, Ontario Branch)
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Position ID: V-CWD0053
Last Modified: 01 May 2025
Last Full Update: 01 May 2025
Opportunity Details: Supportive Care - Visiting Hospice Program
| Contact | Beverly Mulder, Volunteer Program Coordinator, VON Canada - Grey Bruce; Phone: 519-376-5895 ext 5 * Toll Free 1-800-265-3138; Fax: 519-376-4773; Email: Von4you.greybruce@von.ca |
| Duties | Supportive Care volunteers offer social and emotional support to individuals and families living with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness in Grey and Bruce counties (except Bruce Peninsula). Trained hospice volunteers offer support for approximately 2-3 hours per week depending on the needs of the individual and their family, and the availability of volunteers. Respite for family caregivers and companionship to individuals can be offered. Support can be provided in the client’s home, long term care homes and/or hospitals |
| More Info Link | https://www.von.ca/volunteer |
| Benefits | An opportunity to do some of the best work of your life! |
| Clients | Individuals and families living with a life-limiting illness |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Hospice Care ; Personal Support ; Program Coordination / Support ; Respite Services ; Social Interaction ; Support Group Facilitation |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; No medical experience or background is necessary! All training is provided by VON. |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) ; One year |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Various interaction levels |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Accessibility | Unknown - dependent on the individual's home ; Various Locations |
| Location | Bruce and Grey Counties |
| Number of Positions | Bruce County ; Grey County 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation - provided by VON ; Training is provided ; Training on-going - receive ongoing support and educational opportunities ; All volunteers must take the 13 module online Fundamentals of Hospice Care training through HPCO. This training is at no cost to the volunteer. Volunteers will be registered by VON staff and supplied with learning credentials. |
| Transportation | Car required ; Volunteers are responsible for own transportation |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | 2 references |
Agency Details: VON Canada, Ontario Branch
| Office Phone | 519-376-5895 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-3138 |
| Fax | 519-376-8233 |
| von4you.greybruce@von.ca | |
| Website | www.von.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 969 Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 6H6 |