Make a difference today
Make a difference today
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.
Individuals must meet several requirements to volunteer with Hospice Halifax and will go through the following steps to become a 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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
To login to your online volunteer Volgistics account click the link below.
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.
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.
Ondra DeJager
Charitable Tax Number
86962 3215 RR0001
Registered Charity Name
The Hospice Society of Greater Halifax
Hospice Halifax respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral, unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.
Contact
Administrative Hours:
Mon to Fri, 9am to 4pm
Hospice Hours:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
