Volunteer Positions at Hospice Care Ottawa
Our volunteers, with their wide range of skills and dedication, make it possible for us to provide the services we offer. You can get involved in a variety of ways:
Client Care Volunteer:
Prerequisite: Information session, interview, screening, 30 hour Hospice Palliative Care Core Volunteer Training, volunteer commitment of 1 year
Residential Care Program – The role of the Residential Care Volunteer is to assist the care team in providing high quality care for the residents and families who are utilizing this service. Residential care volunteers work 3-4 hour shifts including mornings, afternoons and evenings, seven days a week.
In Home Support Program - The role of the In Home Support Volunteer is to regularly visit clients in their home with the purpose of providing high quality compassionate support to them and their family. The volunteer provides companionship, comfort measures, practical support, emotional support and respite to caregivers. The volunteer provides a unique role by being a neutral and non-judgmental presence.
Day Hospice Program – The role of the Day Hospice Volunteer is to support the Program Coordinator in offering guests a day away in a supportive and friendly environment. Volunteers help provide a delicious lunch, camaraderie, laughter and one on one support throughout the day.
Residential Care Program – The role of the Residential Care Volunteer is to assist the care team in providing high quality care for the residents and families who are utilizing this service. Residential care volunteers work 3-4 hour shifts including mornings, afternoons and evenings, seven days a week.
In Home Support Program - The role of the In Home Support Volunteer is to regularly visit clients in their home with the purpose of providing high quality compassionate support to them and their family. The volunteer provides companionship, comfort measures, practical support, emotional support and respite to caregivers. The volunteer provides a unique role by being a neutral and non-judgmental presence.
Day Hospice Program – The role of the Day Hospice Volunteer is to support the Program Coordinator in offering guests a day away in a supportive and friendly environment. Volunteers help provide a delicious lunch, camaraderie, laughter and one on one support throughout the day.
Complementary Therapy Volunteers:
Prerequisite: Interview, screening, 30 hour Hospice Palliative Care Core Volunteer Training, 1 year experience as a Client Care Volunteer
Complementary Therapy Volunteers can provide Reflexology, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Yoga, Light Massage, and Meditation/Relaxation to people in hospice client care programs as part of a holistic approach that is integrated into the interdisciplinary plan of care. Complementary Therapies are performed by volunteers, who have completed the required training which meets basic standards as established by the discipline and who have experience with clients in their own practice.
Complementary Therapy Volunteers can provide Reflexology, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Yoga, Light Massage, and Meditation/Relaxation to people in hospice client care programs as part of a holistic approach that is integrated into the interdisciplinary plan of care. Complementary Therapies are performed by volunteers, who have completed the required training which meets basic standards as established by the discipline and who have experience with clients in their own practice.
Bereavement Support Volunteers
Prerequisite: Interview, screening, 30 hour Hospice Palliative Care Core Volunteer Training, 1 year experience as a Client Care Volunteer, 3 day Grief and Bereavement Support Volunteer Training
Bereavement Support Volunteers offer emotional and practical support to bereaved clients of Hospice Care Ottawa through our programs such as Grief Walk, Partner/Spousal Loss Groups, Bereavement Drop-In Groups, One to One Support, and the Bereavement Retreat.
Bereavement Support Volunteers offer emotional and practical support to bereaved clients of Hospice Care Ottawa through our programs such as Grief Walk, Partner/Spousal Loss Groups, Bereavement Drop-In Groups, One to One Support, and the Bereavement Retreat.
Administrative Service
Prerequisite: Interview, screening, orientation to hospice
Volunteers assemble information packets, file, prepare mailings, write acknowledgements, data entry and assist in most office needs during regular office hours.
Volunteers assemble information packets, file, prepare mailings, write acknowledgements, data entry and assist in most office needs during regular office hours.
Special Events
Prerequisite: Interview, screening and orientation to hospice
The role of the Special Events Volunteer is to contribute in the organization and preparation of a special event with the objective of raising funds for programs and services.
The role of the Special Events Volunteer is to contribute in the organization and preparation of a special event with the objective of raising funds for programs and services.
Reception
Prerequisite: Interview, screening and orientation to hospice and role
Reception Volunteers are the first point of contact for visitors entering our hospice locations. The role of the receptionist is to greet, screen and direct all visitors. They also help with deliveries, answering phone calls, and other small administrative tasks.
Reception Volunteers are the first point of contact for visitors entering our hospice locations. The role of the receptionist is to greet, screen and direct all visitors. They also help with deliveries, answering phone calls, and other small administrative tasks.
Gardening
Prerequisite: Interview, screening and orientation to hospice and role
Volunteers assist with planning, planting and maintaining the gardens between May and October.
Volunteers assist with planning, planting and maintaining the gardens between May and October.
Flower Arranging
Prerequisite: Interview, screening and orientation to hospice and role
Volunteers come in on a regularly scheduled basis, Monday, Wednesday or Friday, usually from 9 am to 12 pm, during which time they make new floral arrangements or refresh existing ones from donated materials.
Volunteers come in on a regularly scheduled basis, Monday, Wednesday or Friday, usually from 9 am to 12 pm, during which time they make new floral arrangements or refresh existing ones from donated materials.
Maintenance and Yard
Prerequisite: Interview, screening and orientation to hospice and role
Volunteers assist with general upkeep of the facility including painting, repairs, moving, lawn care, etc..
Volunteers assist with general upkeep of the facility including painting, repairs, moving, lawn care, etc..
Clean-up Days
Volunteers can help with yard clean up and light housekeeping chores.
