Currently looking for Volunteers to join our team to support our services both during the week and weekends! Our Volunteers bring warmth, compassion and support to Hospice and the families that we serve. Volunteers are an integral part of the Hospice team and a fully integrated component of the agencies human resources. It takes a special kind of person to volunteer with a hospice and therefore all potential volunteers are carefully screened and are required to complete a comprehensive training program that is aligned with Hospice Palliative Care Ontario.
Things to consider before applying:
- Have you experienced a close loss within the last year?
- Are you able to commit to more than one year of continuous service and be able to donate 4-8hrs of your time per month
- Participate in orientation and complete to 30+ hours of training (both in person and online)
- Understand that some volunteering roles are dependent on referrals and scheduling needs and resources.
- All volunteers must provide proof of a recent police check and Covid vaccine ( 2 doses)
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Haiplik, Volunteer Coordinator (susan@hospicesimcoe.ca)
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Our Principles
PURPOSE – Connecting the dying and bereaved with compassionate care and hope.
VISION – Revolutionize care and support for individuals and families impacted by death.
CORE VALUES:
Compassion
We lead with compassion, kindness, and empathy, offering a person-centered approach that acknowledges the emotional, mental, and physical needs of those we serve.
Dignity
We are committed to instilling dignity in all aspects of care by honoring the inherent worth of every individual, ensuring that their rights, preferences, and autonomy are respected.
Collaboration
We foster a culture of collaboration, working together as a team with clients, residents, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners to provide comprehensive and coordinated care.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and transparency, building trust through ethical behavior and responsible decision-making.
Inclusivity
We ensure that our services are accessible regardless of background, identity, or circumstance, and we actively seek to remove barriers to care.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in everything we do, providing tailored support that is personalized to the needs of the individual and based on evidence. We are leaders in delivering high-quality care and education.
