Volunteer
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Hospice Care Ottawa is able to provide its services thanks to our many dedicated volunteers. Volunteers are involved in all aspects of care, fundraising and administration. Volunteers who provide services directly to hospice clients receive 30 hours of specialized training.
To learn more about our Volunteer Opportunities, click here. To access the English Volunteer Application, click here. Pour accéder l'application en français, cliquez ici. To access our Calendar of Events, click here. To read our Frequently Asked Questions, click here. Note: Hospice Care Ottawa is in the fortunate position of consistently receiving more applications than we have positions available. While we appreciate everyone who expresses interest, we’re unable to accept all applicants. All applications are reviewed by our Volunteer Services team, and people with the skills and availability that match our current needs will be contacted.
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Hospice Palliative Care Core Volunteer Training - Fall 2018
Currently Recruiting: Hospice Care Ottawa is looking for compassionate and caring people interested in volunteering within our programs that directly support individuals living with a life limiting illness and their families. We are presently recruiting Volunteers for these roles:
IMPORTANT: All of the above positions, with the exception of the Day Hospice Driver is required to take our 30 hour Hospice Palliative Care Core Volunteer Training offered in the Fall of 2018. |
Want to learn more about our client care volunteer roles and how you can be involved? Attend an Information Session!
NEEDED: Drivers for our Day Hospice Program
Join our Day Hospice driver team. You transport people to a day away program and we provide you with hospice and program orientation, access to timely education on hospice palliative care, involvement in a dynamic team and tax receipts for mileage. A few hours a week to receive more than you give and be invited into people's lives.
Click here to read an article by one of our drivers: A Day in the Life of a Hospice Driver.
To read more about our volunteer opportunities click here or email volunteer.services@hospicecareottawa.ca
Join our Day Hospice driver team. You transport people to a day away program and we provide you with hospice and program orientation, access to timely education on hospice palliative care, involvement in a dynamic team and tax receipts for mileage. A few hours a week to receive more than you give and be invited into people's lives.
Click here to read an article by one of our drivers: A Day in the Life of a Hospice Driver.
To read more about our volunteer opportunities click here or email volunteer.services@hospicecareottawa.ca
READ WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE SAYING:
"It is an honour to be able to do this work."
"Working with a committed team of professionals providing meaningful care to residents and family at this most difficult time is very rewarding."
"I feel very grateful for having the opportunity to volunteer with Hospice Care Ottawa. It is such a unique and rewarding experience."
"I'm so glad I decided to volunteer with Hospice Care Ottawa. I always feel amazing after a shift - so inspiring and rewarding."
"Working with a committed team of professionals providing meaningful care to residents and family at this most difficult time is very rewarding."
"I feel very grateful for having the opportunity to volunteer with Hospice Care Ottawa. It is such a unique and rewarding experience."
"I'm so glad I decided to volunteer with Hospice Care Ottawa. I always feel amazing after a shift - so inspiring and rewarding."
