Description: The Community Outreach Volunteer acts as an Ambassador providing information about programs and services of the Sea to Sky Hospice Society at outreach events including Community / Health Fairs, presentations and networking initiatives.

Schedule: Variable, scheduled shifts for event planning meetings, assistance at events and other tasks that arise.

Purpose: To promote key messages and programs to the community to increase awareness about the Hospice Society services and programs.

Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator, or person in charge of event.

Process: The volunteer coordinator will email out the request for help and put the volunteers in contact with the appropriate staff member so they can provide further details and schedule volunteers. Volunteers will be informed either by email or pre-meeting about the goals of the community engagement, including which programs and services are being promoted. Volunteers may help in a variety of different ways such as set up or take down at a community event, sitting at a table, etc. At the event, volunteers will greet guests, provide information, and hand out brochures/posters. Staff may provide other engagement activities for the volunteer depending on the event.

Time Commitment:  Flexible and as opportunities arise.

Prerequisites:

• Completion of Volunteer Screening
• Hospice Society Ambassador Orientation