Volunteer for Hospice Halifax

Volunteer

Volunteer With Us!

Hospice Halifax is committed to providing a rewarding experience for our volunteers and an exceptional level of service for our clients.

Volunteers are integral members of the Hospice care team. From the front desk reception to the volunteer at the bedside, volunteers matter so much because they play an important role in all of the programs and services we provide every day.

Volunteers will be given a safe, respectful, and supportive environment to facilitate meaningful contributions and effective involvement.

Application Process

Individuals must meet several requirements to volunteer with Hospice Halifax and will go through the following steps to become a volunteer:

  1. Complete Hospice Halifax’s online volunteer application form for your interested role, indicating areas of interest, availability and skills.

  2. Wait for your application to be formally reviewed and screened.

  3. Get contacted for a volunteer interview after being approved.

  4. Provide needed documents: two references, proof of vaccination for COVID-19, and obtain a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.

  5. Complete volunteer orientation and training, both general and role specific.
    *Applicants who are not working directly with patients and families, may not need to complete the full general screening process.

  6. Start as a Hospice Halifax Volunteer! 

Depending on when we receive an application, it can take up to 6 months before a volunteer has met all requirements and is ready to be assigned a shift.

*Please note that not everyone is accepted for the position for which they apply.

Friends and family of former patients may apply to volunteers at Hospice Halifax one year after the death of their loved one.

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Commitment

We ask that volunteers make a 12 month commitment, serving a minimum of 4 hours per month. Special consideration is given to individuals with unique skills (Professional Volunteers) that are not needed on a regular basis, one time Event volunteers, and students who are only available at specific periods during the academic year.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Thrift Store Volunteer

The Hospice Thrift Store

Volunteers for the Hospice Thrift Store help with merchandising, displays and styling, clothing distribution and rack maintenance, greeting and customer service, and current seasonal projects.

Hospice Residence Volunteer

Hospice Residence

Volunteers are integral members of the Hospice care team. From the front desk reception to the volunteer at the bedside, volunteers matter so much because they play an important role in all of the programs and services we provide every day.

Professional Volunteer

Hospice Residence

Professional Volunteers are characterized by a specific skill-set that allows them to offer a specialized service to patients and families.

Examples include: Art Therapists, Photographers, Registered Counselling Therapists, Yoga Instructor, Hairstylists / Barbers / Estheticians, Registered Massage Therapists, Animal-Assisted Therapists, Attorneys and Energy Workers

Bereavement Support Group Facilitator

Hospice Residence

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.

Login to the Volunteer Portal

To login to your online volunteer Volgistics account click the link below.

Download the Volgistics App

There’s now a free mobile app in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store called Vlogistics. It uses an orange icon with a white “V”. The app will keep you logged in so you don’t need to log in every time you want to use it. 

Your Workplace May Have a Paid Volunteer Program!

Did you know that many companies provide incentives for employees to volunteer with organizations like Hospice Halifax?

Use the search tool below to check if your employer offers volunteer grants or Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) programs. 

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