Volunteer

Ways to Volunteer

At Hospice North Hastings, our volunteers are GOLD! They share their time, give their energy and become an integral part of all of our services.

There are several different ways that volunteers can be of assistance.

• One-on-one visiting in the home, hospital or nursing home
• Hospice House shifts (4 hours in length)
• Office assistance/reception
• Fundraising
• Gardening at the Hospice House
• Vintage on Hastings by Hospice  (working a 3-4 hour shift at our store)

If interested in becoming a Volunteer at Hospice North Hastings, please complete our Hospice Volunteer Application.

Please fax completed Application to 613-332-8017, email to ncassano@hospicenorthhastings.com or call Nicol at 613-332-0765

• Hospice Volunteer Application (PDF)
• Volunteer Positions Definitions

Volunteer Training Program

Anyone interested in volunteering with Hospice North Hastings must complete our Volunteer Training Program. Initial Training and Orientation of Client Care Volunteers complies with requirements set out by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO).

Topics include:

• Communication
• Pain & Symptom Management
• Grief & Bereavement
• Care of the Caregiver
• Diseases of a Terminal Nature
• Emotional & Spiritual Aspects of Dying
• Role of the Volunteer and the Interdisciplinary Team
• Body Mechanics
• Complimentary Therapies

For more information, please call Nicol at 613-332-0765