Hospice Volunteer Visitor

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Make a lasting difference in your community- Volunteer with VON today!

Every day, VON volunteers help make Canadian communities healthier. If you want to give back to your community by sharing your time and caring for others, we have a role for you.

When you become a VON Volunteer we will match your interests and availability to a volunteer role that’s right for you. We offer the training you need and ensure you are supported through frequent communication – support is always a call away.

A Hospice Volunteer will provide emotional support, practical assistance within the bounds of the role as a volunteer and respite help as clients and caregivers face a life-threatening illness, death and bereavement. Hospice Volunteers will provide this support at the client’s home or out in the community.

Requirements:
1. Vulnerable Sector Check (VON reimburses you if there is a fee)
2. Must have at least 2 doses of the Covid Vaccine and provide proof
3. Provide 2 references
4. Must complete the “Fundamentals of Palliative Hospice Care Education” training course (VON registers for you and covers the fee)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $0.01 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brantford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you older than 18?
• Are you willing to obtain a police vulnerable sector check?
• Do you understand this is an un-paid volunteer position?

Work Location: In person