Providence Care

Grief and Bereavement Support Volunteer

Providence Care - 752 King St. W, Kingston, ON

Starting Immediately     1-3hrs / week

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Providence Care

Providence Care

Health/Healthcare - Kingston, ON
Member For 3 months
Recruiting
Phone613-544-4900
Alt Phone
Email jowetts@providencecare.ca
Website http://www.providencecare.ca
Address752 King St. W, Kingston, ON
Do you accept secondary/high school student volunteers? Yes
Do you/would you consider accepting post-secondary student placements? Yes

Grief and Bereavement Support Volunteer

Organization Providence Care
Category Hospice
Location
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Volunteers provide emotional support to clients who may be caring for someone with a life-limiting illness or grieving the death of someone significant to them. Volunteers co-facilitate open and closed groups and / or one to one visits while being supported by staff from Providence Care Hospice. Full training is provided.

  • Background Check Required
  • Kingston, ON
  • Starting Immediately
  • 1-3hrs / week
  • 10 Spots Available of 10
  • Suitable For: Adults (18+)

Dates and Times

The Volunteer Coordinator works closely with the volunteer around the volunteer's schedule and availability.

Required Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring, patient • A strong interest in hospice palliative care • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Resourceful, creative, curious • Having lived experience as a caregiver or bereaved person, as asset • Ability to use public transportation or access to a vehicle is an asset • Medical clearance required, including TB testing • Vulnerable sector check • Ability to speak additional languages considered an asset • Willingness to travel to Wolfe & Howe Island, Amherstview, and Kingston East is an asset

Position Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful connections with clients while companioning with them through their grief • Observe for changes in client status and report any concerns to Grief and Bereavement Coordinator • Submit a report to the Grief and Bereavement Coordinator after each visit • Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all client-related information

Volunteer Benefits

• Broaden social networks and connections • Strengthen compassionate, caring and active listening skills • Increase knowledge in hospice palliative care • Improve communication and interpersonal skills • Gain training through Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and specialized Hospice Grief Training