Hospice Client Care Volunteer

Summary

Volunteers offer essential psychosocial support to our hospice clients of all ages, helping them live life to the fullest until the end.

In-Person:
Toronto, Ontario

Opportunity Type:
Ongoing – Start Anytime

Schedule:

Asap

Volunteers visit hospice clients weekly or bi‑weekly to provide emotional support, engage in memory‑making and/or recreational activities, assist with practical tasks such as running errands and helping with household duties, and give relief to caregivers by providing them a break. They assess the need for additional services that the hospice provides and collaborate with the hospice care team to meet clients' goals of care.

• Free training & certificate
• Reimbursement of travel expenses
• Free skill development opportunities
• Provision of references and letters of support
• Recognition of volunteer engagement
• Join a volunteer community of like‑minded people that supports your well‑being

• 1 year of service minimum, with a variety of shift availability offered

• Interview, references and a vulnerable sector police check are required for this role

• Volunteers must complete Core Training, with additional pediatric‑focused training for those interested in supporting our Children and Family programs. Combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions.

• Proficiency in English is required; ability to speak multiple languages is an asset
• Must be able to complete trainings
• Comfortable working online to fulfil administrative requirements
• Demonstrate a caring, mature, and compassionate attitude
• Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
• Willing to undergo a background or police records check

• Your first step is to attend an Information Session – offered monthly

Register to attend the mandatory Information Session here:

Complete the application survey: