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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.
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.
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 VicNet. 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.
Ondra DeJager
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.
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 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.
Individuals must meet several requirements to volunteer with Hospice Halifax:
Charitable Tax Number
86962 3215 RR0001
Registered Charity Name
The Hospice Society of Greater Halifax
Contact
Administrative Hours:
Mon to Fri, 9am to 4pm
Hospice Hours:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week