Thank you for your interest in volunteering at St. John Hospice. We are currently not accepting new volunteers for St John hospice.
For other volunteer opportunities at PHC please visit our website: Volunteer | Providence Health Care
Qualifications to volunteer at St. John Hospice:
- Volunteers at our hospice must participate and successfully complete a standard 30 hours Palliative/Hospice care volunteer training prior to being assigned to the hospice.
- Must complete at least 4 months of volunteering at one of our Providence health Care sites prior to placement at the hospice
- 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
- Last significant loss must be at least 1 year ago
- Must be 21 years or older
In applying to be a St. John Hospice Volunteer, I confirm that:
- I commit to volunteer a minimum of 1 year of volunteering
- I consent to a criminal record check (Providence Health Care will provide web link 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
- I understand that completing this application process does not guarantee my acceptance as a volunteer
I would like to volunteer
Mission Statement
Mission
Inspired by the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, Providence Health Care is a Catholic health care community dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of those served through compassionate care, teaching and research.
Vision
Driven by compassion and social justice, we are at the forefront of exceptional care and innovation.
Values
- Spirituality – We nurture the God-given creativity, love and compassion that dwells within us all.
- Integrity – We build our relationships on honesty, justice and fairness.
- Stewardship – We share accountability for the well-being of our community.
- Trust – We behave in ways that promote safety, inclusion and support.
- Excellence – We achieve excellence through learning and continuous improvement.
- Respect – We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons.
St. John Hospice is a 14-bed hospice with a home-like setting and 24-hour nursing care. It offers supportive end-of-life care for people with life-limiting illnesses.
For more information on volunteering please look at: http://www.providencehealthcare.org/volunteers
