For those of you who missed it, Jody Kramer, the Client Services Coordinator, spoke with Darren McPeake of Mtn FM Radio fame, this past Tuesday to share insights about the upcoming events and fall programs being offered by the Sea to Sky Hospice Society.
We wanted to share Jody’s interview with you here, so that you too, could learn about what is on the fall schedule.
Thank you for your support Darren, Mtn. FM and Jody Kramer for all that you do on behalf of the Hospice Society!
Our palliative volunteer training is scheduled for mid-November. This 35 hour training will provide you with the tools and resources needed to provide compassionate care to those facing life limiting illness or experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one.
For more information, or to schedule an interview to learn more about this important opportunity visit Volunteer Information
Or email volunteer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca
We are currently seeking a Client Services Coordinator to join our team. The successful applicant will be working with the Sea to Sky Hospice Society to build upon the valuable work that has been done over the past years. You will be contributing in a meaningful way to supporting the Sea to Sky community.
Please click on this link to learn more about the necessary skills and responsibilities of this position and for information about how to apply.
The Sea to Sky Hospice Society is hosting the 17th Annual Hike for Hospice fundraising event from Monday May 1 through May 31.
March is the time to renew your annual membership. At the AGM last year, we passed a resolution that all memberships will run from April 1 to March 31 to coincide with the fiscal year end. If you purchased a membership last fall or more recently, your membership will be grandfathered into this coming year. If you have not renewed your membership since the fall or more recently, please follow this link to purchase your annual membership today.
Your membership enables us to provide compassionate care to those facing life limiting illness or experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one.
The Grief and Bereavement Counsellor provides short term focused treatment to help people who are struggling with grief which may include individuals and/or families. The duties will include: planning patient’s counselling sessions, conducting therapy sessions with them, and making suggestions to help each patient manage their grief in the healthiest ways possible.
This is a one year contract position.
To learn more, please follow this link: Bereavement Support Counsellor Job Description
To apply please email info@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca with your resume and a cover letter.
The Sea to Sky Hospice Society is hosting the 17th Annual Hike for Hospice fundraising event from Monday May 1 through May 31.
Join us for our Grief and Loss Art Therapy workshop series.
This 4 week program is for adults anticipating or grieving the loss of a loved one. When there are no words, art and creative expression may be supportive.
No previous art experience necessary!
Registration is required, (no drop-ins)
6:30 – 8:30 pm, November 6th – November 27th .
55 Activity Centre
Facilitated by volunteers – (Art Therapist Student and Sea to Sky Hospice Society Volunteer)
This Group is now full, please contact the email below to be notified about the next one in the new year.
For more information, please email Bereavement@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca
The Fall Drop In Grief and Bereavement Walking Group is beginning Thursday, September 5th.
Led by experienced volunteer facilitators, this walk is a support group for those who have lost a loved one and are experiencing grief, offering a supportive space to talk and share while taking a gentle walk in the company of others.
These walks occur every Thursday beginning September 5th and run through November 28th.
Meet on the steps outside the Squamish Adventure Centre at 10am for an hour.
Look for the volunteer with the Sea to Sky Hospice Society backpack.
No preregistration necessary.
Spend time in the company of others on your grief and bereavement journey, and all are welcome, at any stage of your journey.
We will come together to walk, rain or shine.
This is a drop in walk, no pre-registration required.
Co- Sponsored by the Whistler Community Services Society & the Sea to Sky Hospice Society
For more information please contact Shalissa Forestell – shalissa@mywcss.org
Are you in need of support to assist you with your grief or loss? Join Carolyn for this online weekly group.
This is an 8 – week online Grief and Loss Conversation Group, led by highly skilled Hospice Volunteer Caroly Green.
It takes place Thursday evenings from 5-6 pm, beginning October 3rd and running through November 28th.
The meetings will be held on Zoom.
Email Jody.Kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca to register or for more information.
Share a tradition and gather in community for the 12th annual Memory Tree Event.
The holidays can prove to be a difficult time of year for anyone grieving. Take time to honour your loved ones that are with us in spirit, during this evening of love and light. This gathering will be a supportive community event. There will be a candle lighting ceremony, and a brief memorial for those grieving the death of a loved one.
Ceremony begins at 5:15 pm, Friday, November 29th, at the Squamish Town Hub (behind Cloudburst Cafe).
Co-hosted by the Sea to Sky Hospice Society and the Squamish Funeral Chapel.
We would like acknowledge the generous support of Home Depot for the trees, our amazing volunteers for installing the lights and to Cloudburst Cafe for the delicious hot chocolate! Thank you, your support means so much to us!
Join us for our Grief and Loss Art Therapy workshop series.
This 4 week program is for adults anticipating or grieving the loss of a loved one. When there are no words, art and creative expression may be supportive.
No previous art experience necessary!
Registration is required, (no drop-ins)
6:30 – 8:30 pm, November 6th – November 27th .
55 Activity Centre
Facilitated by volunteers – (Art Therapist Student and Sea to Sky Hospice Society Volunteer)
This Group is now full, please contact the email below to be notified about the next one in the new year.
For more information, please email Bereavement@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca
Spend time in the company of others on your grief and bereavement journey, and all are welcome, at any stage of your journey.
We will come together to walk, rain or shine.
This is a drop in walk, no pre-registration required.
Co- Sponsored by the Whistler Community Services Society & the Sea to Sky Hospice Society
For more information please contact Shalissa Forestell – shalissa@mywcss.org
Are you in need of support to assist you with your grief or loss? Join Carolyn for this online weekly group.
This is an 8 – week online Grief and Loss Conversation Group, led by highly skilled Hospice Volunteer Caroly Green.
It takes place Thursday evenings from 5-6 pm, beginning October 3rd and running through November 28th.
The meetings will be held on Zoom.
Email Jody.Kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca to register or for more information.
Join us for our Grief and Loss Art Therapy workshop series.
This 4 week program is for adults anticipating or grieving the loss of a loved one. When there are no words, art and creative expression may be supportive.
No previous art experience necessary!
Registration is required, (no drop-ins)
6:30 – 8:30 pm, November 6th – November 27th .
55 Activity Centre
Facilitated by volunteers – (Art Therapist Student and Sea to Sky Hospice Society Volunteer)
This Group is now full, please contact the email below to be notified about the next one in the new year.
For more information, please email Bereavement@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca
Spend time in the company of others on your grief and bereavement journey, and all are welcome, at any stage of your journey.
We will come together to walk, rain or shine.
This is a drop in walk, no pre-registration required.
Co- Sponsored by the Whistler Community Services Society & the Sea to Sky Hospice Society
For more information please contact Shalissa Forestell – shalissa@mywcss.org
ADDRESS
38140 Behrner Drive
Squamish, BC V8B 0J3
PHONE
604-892-6051 ext. 5