Volunteer Information

Volunteers are people just like you! They come from all walks of life, age, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexual orientation, and professional backgrounds. Our volunteers offer their precious time and talent to support others. Hospice volunteers want to make a difference in their community and they absolutely do! We have a wide range of volunteer roles to support community members and our society’s programs.

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Volunteering Information

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Volunteers are fundamental to the mission of the Sea to Sky Hospice Society

There are many ways to volunteer with the Sea to Sky Hospice Society. We have opportunities that involve working directly with our guests, clients and families, to indirect opportunities that include administrative support, assisting at events, shopping for comfort care items, sewing or knitting, working in the garden, joining the board of directors, and more!

GOALS OF VOLUNTEER ROLES

Palliation companionship

Comfort, conversations, companionship
Community connections and support
Respite / caregiver support

Grief & bereavement

Host bereavement walking groups
Facilitate support groups
Support families and friends visiting hospice who are anticipating or grieving the loss of a loved one

Caregiver Support

Facilitate community caregiver support groups and programs
Support caregivers who are visiting hospice as they care for their loved one

Engagement & support

Events
Fundraising
Advocacy
Advance care planning education
Operational and capacity building

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HOSPICE SOCIETY BENEFITS

Participation in a unique and compassionate community of volunteers and healthcare professionals
Hospice Ambassador Orientation
BC Hospice Palliative Care Training
BC Centre for Palliative Care Competency education opportunities
Hospice newsletter, Hospice Library access
Actively contributing to a compassionate Sea to Sky community

HOSPICE SOCIETY EXPECTATIONS

Minimum one year volunteer commitment
Mandatory screening process
Completion of Hospice Ambassador Orientation
BC Hospice Palliative Care Volunteer Training (required for direct roles)
Monthly volunteer commitment: 4-8 hrs or more as your interest and energy allow!
Participation in bi-monthly volunteer meetings / education sessions
Sea to Sky Hospice Society Membership (includes volunteer insurance coverage): $20 fee. View membership details.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION, SCREENING & ASSIGNMENT PROCESS

All volunteers are required to fill out the online volunteer application. After the application has been received, the Sea to Sky Hospice Society Volunteer Coordinator will conduct the volunteer screening process, including training and orientation before volunteer role assignment(s).

We ask that people who have lost someone in the past year participate initially through indirect volunteer roles, as it is our observation that when we are grieving, self-care is essential. A direct volunteer role that requires holding space and providing emotional support to others in need can be overwhelming.

DIRECT VOLUNTEERS

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DIRECT VOLUNTEERS

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DIRECT VOLUNTEER ROLES

These roles consist of offering compassionate care to palliative individuals, and / or bereavement support within the community. Hospice volunteers engage and listen without judging or giving advice, and respect personal beliefs and confidentiality.

EXAMPLES OF DIRECT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Visiting with guests and their families
Comfort care
Visiting clients and supporting their caregivers at home, in the Squamish General Hospital, or at Hilltop House
Providing respite for the caregivers while offering companionship for clients
Volunteers facilitate support groups and various community bereavement programs
May provide information or one-on-one bereavement support to families while at Hospice
Volunteers facilitate support groups and various community programs

PREREQUISITES

Completion of Volunteer Screening including Ambassador Orientation
Completion of BC Hospice Palliative Care Volunteer Training

INDIRECT VOLUNTEERS

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INDIRECT VOLUNTEERS

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INDIRECT VOLUNTEER ROLES

These support roles assist and promote the Sea to Sky Hospice Society.

Indirect volunteering is ideal for people who would like to volunteer with the Hospice Society and are unable to take the BC Hospice Palliative Care Volunteer Training or do not wish to volunteer directly with clients, families and guests.

EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Hospice Society administration support
Comfort care shopping
Gardening
Sewing / knitting
Event support
Fundraising opportunities
Community engagement

PREREQUISITES

Completion of Volunteer Screening
Hospice Ambassador Orientation

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CONTACT INFORMATION

ADDRESS
38140 Behrner Drive
Squamish, BC V8B 0J3

PHONE
604-892-6051 ext. 5

EMAIL
info@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

CONTACT INFORMATION

ADDRESS
38140 Behrner Drive
Squamish, BC V8B 0J3

PHONE
604-892-6051 ext. 5

EMAIL
info@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

Keep Up to Date with the Sea to Sky Hospice Society

Our newsletter provides updates about programming, events, resources and more.

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ADDRESS
38140 Behrner Drive
Squamish, BC
V8B 0J3
PHONE
604-892-6051 ext. 5
EMAIL
info@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

ADDRESS
38140 Behrner Drive
Squamish, BC
V8B 0J3
PHONE
604-892-6051 ext. 5
EMAIL
info@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

Keep Up to Date with the Sea to Sky Hospice Society

Our newsletter provides updates about programming, events, resources and more.

We acknowledge our work and volunteer engagement takes place on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and of the Southern Stl’atl’imx Nations of Líl̓wat , N’Quatqua, Skatin, Samahquam and Xa’Xtsa /Douglas.

We acknowledge that the Nations and the people are the original caretakers and stewards of the lands and waters, and that their voices need to be centered in our partnership toward better health and wellness for all.