Volunteer for Hospice Halifax

Nav-CARE Volunteers support the quality of life of clients living at home with declining health by: addressing quality of life concerns, advocating for clients and families, facilitating community connections, and promoting active engagement.

Front of Shop Volunteers for The Compassionate Closet help with merchandising, displays and styling, clothing distribution and rack maintenance, greeting and customer service, and current seasonal projects.

Back of Shop Volunteers for The Compassionate Closet help with receiving donations, sorting donations, hanging and racking donations, tagging and pricing donations, steaming/cleaning donations, and organization.

Support Volunteers work primarily with patients of Hospice Halifax and their families. Their role is focused on the comfort of the patients and families, providing services, programs, and  general support. Support Volunteers are providing the best service to patients and families  when they are successfully anticipating their needs. Their direct supervisors are Social Work & Programs Manager and any member of the care team that is on-shift at that time.

Reception/Admin volunteers work primarily at the reception desk near the front entrance of  Hospice Halifax. Their role is focused on assisting patients, their families, and community  members when they enter the building.

This volunteer position will help with set up (greet and COVID screen attendees, check “on-the-go” backpack supplies and designate timekeeper), introduction (review group guidelines, plan route and theme for discussion) and closing (return by 7:30pm, inform next date and complete post-group notes)

Hospice Attendant volunteers offer support throughout Hospice Halifax, across all departments. The focus of this position is supporting patients and their families, from visiting with patients to making cookies and coffee in the great room for family members. Tasks will vary depending on the comfort level of the volunteer and the needs of the patients on any particular day. These volunteers will also support Food Services, Housekeeping, and provide general support when needed. Their direct supervisor is the People Services Manager.

Food Services Volunteers work primarily in the kitchen assisting with meal preparation. Their  role is focused on the provision of snacks and meals as per patient and family needs and  requests.

This volunteer will help with program facilitation and assist in the provision of grief and bereavement services for guests, their families, and community members. Services are offered in person and virtually.