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    Volunteers at the Sea to Sky Hospice Society gazing at the sunset

Volunteering at the Sea to Sky Hospice Society

The art of hospice care is rooted in the individual’s personal journey. Sea to Sky Hospice Society supports people living with life limiting illness, caregivers and those dealing with the loss of a loved one. These individuals are our reason for being. It is in their service that the hospice movement was born and continues to grow with your support.

Volunteer Update

Although we are currently not accepting applications for new volunteers, we look forward to connecting in the future. Please check back as we have future opportunities available.

We are very interested in connecting with new, potential volunteers in the future.  Our Program/Volunteer Coordinator, Diana Gunstone is working on refreshing the volunteer programs.

Make a Difference with the Sea to Sky Hospice Society

  • Client Support Volunteers
  • One-to-One Companion Volunteers – Bereavement & Palliative
  • Hospital & Facility Visiting Volunteers
  • Experienced Support Group Facilitators
  • Society Support Volunteers
  • Board of Directors
  • Office Support Volunteers
  • Special Events & Fundraising Volunteers
  • Yard & Gardening Volunteers
  • Registered Clinical Counsellors
  • Professional Services (marketing, fundraising, accounting, legal, etc.)
  • Client Support Volunteers
  • One-to-One Companion Volunteers – Bereavement & Palliative
  • Hospital & Facility Visiting Volunteers
  • Experienced Support Group Facilitators
  • Society Support Volunteers
  • Board of Directors
  • Office Support Volunteers
  • Special Events & Fundraising Volunteers
  • Yard & Gardening Volunteers
  • Registered Clinical Counsellors
  • Professional Services (marketing, fundraising, accounting, legal, etc.)

Information for All Volunteers

Anyone interested in supporting patients, families and caregivers in the visiting program will receive training in hospice philosophy and care.

This training is:

  • A comprehensive 30 hour program
  • Aligned with the national and provincial hospice training guidelines
  • Collaborative – the lived experience and shared wisdom of both trainees and current volunteers add depth to the program
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Information for People Interested in Clinical Volunteer Roles

Anyone interested in any of the clinical volunteer roles are required to:

  • Request and submit a completed police check (at no cost).

    Online Link for police information check: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/
    Access Code: TWCXLSA42Q

  • Successfully complete a 30 hour training course and commit to attending all sessions.
  • Comply with the Vancouver Coastal Health Influenza Protection Policy.

    Staff and volunteers with patient/client contact are required to have a flu shot or wear a face mask while on duty during “flu season” (usually December – March).

  • Commit to 12 months of volunteer service, approximately one hour per week, with the Sea to Sky Hospice Society.
  • Attend monthly meetings and ongoing opportunities for learning, enrichment and support.

*Please note there is a $65 training fee which includes meals & mandatory membership/insurance fee. Once you have completed your initial interview and have been approved for training, you can submit your payment via e-transfer or cheque only (link to http://seatoskyhospicesociety.ca/donate/)

Looking for More Information?

Looking for More Information?

Become a Volunteer Today & Make a Difference!

Volunteer Application Form
The information on this form is strictly confidential. It is meant to give the Sea to Sky Hospice Society the opportunity to know you a little better and learn how you would like to contribute.

Please Fill Out All Fields

Volunteers are the heart of the Hospice organization and contribute in a variety of ways.

In which areas are you most interest in volunteering?
Please check your preferences (more than one option may be checked).

Client Visiting

You will do this as a trained Client Volunteer. Visiting may be in the home or facility.  All volunteers sign confidentiality forms.

Fundraising

Office Support

Publicity

Availability for Hospice commitment:
As a volunteer we require you to commit at least 1hr per week to service. Please indicate below which day and time of day would be your preference. Please note however due to the nature of our volunteer activity we may need to request your service outside of these preferred times.

Preferred Time of Day (please check all that apply)

Preferred Days of the Week (please check all that apply)

Please provide two personal references:

Reference 1:

Reference 2:

Are you willing to:

Typing your name below gives the Sea to Sky Hospice Society permission to contact your references and confirms your commitment to our program requirements of at least one hour per week of service.


Please note, due to the vulnerable nature of those we serve, all applicants will be carefully screened to ensure they are the right fit for hospice work and that we are the right organization for you to donate your time.

We highly value and respect our volunteers and select those most suited to working with a vulnerable population.  This work could not be done without our volunteers.


If accepted into this program I will commit for a minimum of one year.   As a volunteer, I understand I will be subject to ongoing evaluation.


Confidentiality Statement:

I agree to treat all patient information as confidential.

Volunteers are the heart of the Hospice organization and contribute in a variety of ways.

In which areas are you most interest in volunteering?
Please check your preferences (more than one option may be checked).

Client Visiting

You will do this as a trained Client Volunteer. Visiting may be in the home or facility.  All volunteers sign confidentiality forms.

Fundraising

Office Support

Publicity

Availability for Hospice commitment:
As a volunteer we require you to commit at least 1hr per week to service. Please indicate below which day and time of day would be your preference. Please note however due to the nature of our volunteer activity we may need to request your service outside of these preferred times.

Preferred Time of Day (please check all that apply)

Preferred Days of the Week (please check all that apply)

Please provide two personal references:

Reference 1:

Reference 2:

Are you willing to:

Typing your name below gives the Sea to Sky Hospice Society permission to contact your references and confirms your commitment to our program requirements of at least one hour per week of service.


Please note, due to the vulnerable nature of those we serve, all applicants will be carefully screened to ensure they are the right fit for hospice work and that we are the right organization for you to donate your time.

We highly value and respect our volunteers and select those most suited to working with a vulnerable population.  This work could not be done without our volunteers.


If accepted into this program I will commit for a minimum of one year.   As a volunteer, I understand I will be subject to ongoing evaluation.


Confidentiality Statement:

I agree to treat all patient information as confidential.