Palliative and/or Grief & Bereavement Volunteer
(VON Durham, Hospice Services, Whitby)
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Position ID: V-OSH0256
Last Modified: 25 Jul 2023
Last Full Update: 25 Jul 2023
Opportunity Details: Palliative and/or Grief & Bereavement Volunteer
| Contact | Danielle Belliveau, Volunteer Coordinator, VON Durham Hospice Services; Phone: 905-240-4522 ext 244; Fax: 905-240-4533; Email: Danielle.Belliveau@von.ca |
| Duties | one-to-one or group volunteer opportunities available
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| More Info Link | https://www.vondurham.org/ |
| Benefits | Supporting individuals and families in their journeys with life-limiting progressive illness through to Grief and Bereavement. Frequent opportunities for specialized training and education. |
| Clients | Individuals who have been diagnosed with life-limiting, progressive illness and their families. Caregivers of individuals diagnosed with life-limiting illness. Individuals who have experienced a death. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Men ; Women ; Individuals |
| Areas of Interest | Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Health Care ; Hospice Care ; Support Group Facilitation |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support - Peer Support, Group Facilitation ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Research ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Skilled Labour ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering ; In-Person, Virtual (Telephone/zoom) |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Location | In- Person (Community, Long Term Care, Hospital) and Virtual (Telephone and Zoom) |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Bowmanville ; Brooklin ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Orono ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation - one orientation session ; Training is provided ; Training is required - HPCO Virtual Training ; Training on-going - Relevant education and workshops throughout the year |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Vulnerable Sector Police Check |
| Liability Insurance | Not Available |
Agency Details: VON Durham, Hospice Services, Whitby
| Office Phone | 905-240-4522 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-668-9414 |
| Fax | 905-240-4533 |
| vondurhamsite@von.ca | |
| Website | www.vondurham.org/ |
| Address & Map | Whitby Mall, Lang Tower West Building, 1615 Dundas St E Suite 304 Whitby, ON Canada L1N 2L1 View Google Map |
| Mailing Address | Whitby Mall, Lang Tower West Building; 1615 Dundas St E Suite 304 Whitby, ON Canada L1N 2L1 |
