Organization Policies
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at St. John Hospice.
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years or older
- Successful completion of a Palliative Care Volunteer training program (we offer the training 1x year at Providence Health Care, if you do not have the certification already). **Next training will take place on the following dates: Evening of November 15 and 17 and two full days: November 19 and 20 of 2022. You must attend and complete all dates.
- Last significant loss must be at least 1 year ago
- Cleared Criminal Record Check
- An interest to commit substantially to the care of the dying and supporting families that are grieving imminent loss of a loved one or at crisis
- Experience visiting with patients or family in a hospital setting.
- Non-judgmental attitude
- Mature, friendly, stable and dependable
- Good listening and communication skills and being comfortable with silence
- Understanding and adherence to the principles of confidentiality.
- Experience with grief and/or significant loss
In applying to be a Providence Health Care Volunteer, I confirm that:
- I commit to volunteer a minimum of 1 year.
- I consent to a criminal record check (Providence Health Care will provide any web links/forms required)
- I am aware that volunteers are required to get an annual flu shot or wear a mask during flu season (December to April).
- I am vaccinated with the COVID19 vaccine and will follow all the protocols in place onsite.
- I consent to my references being contacted.
- I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
- I understand that completing this application process does not guarantee my acceptance as a volunteer.
