Volunteering at Hospice
Volunteering with the Hospice may be one of the most fulfilling things you ever do.
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities in areas such as patient care, the Hospice Residences, special events or administrative support. Whatever your passion is, we can help you to express it through service to the Hospice! Our volunteers are an essential part of Hospice, we would not be able to offer all of our programs and services at no cost to the community without generous people like you!
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice and there are many services available to patients and families. Please see the list below for some of the volunteer services and opportunities we have.
Visiting / Respite
Support patients through visiting, providing social interaction, and/or relief for the caregiver. Only companionship is provided; no personal care.
Hospital Roster
Visits patients in the hospital to provide support, and at times relief for caregivers.
No One Dies Alone (NODA)
Provide support for patients near death or actively dying and their caregivers.
Overnight Vigil
Volunteers provide support through the evening and into the morning for patients and caregivers.
Phone Call Support
Provide emotional and social support to patients and/or caregivers via a telephone conversation.
G.E.N.I.E. Program
Granting Exceptional N’ Impactful Experiences, the G.E.N.I.E. program offers the opportunity for patients receiving Hospice care to request special trips or outings.
Spiritual Care
Provide spiritual, pastoral, or bereavement support to clients or caregivers.
Energy Work
Assist patients or caregivers in reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Volunteers must be certified in The Radiance Technique®, Therapeutic Touch®, or Reiki.
Transportation
Provide patients with rides to medical appointments or to Hospice using an agency van or personal vehicle. Must be 25 years or older.
Pet Therapy Visitation
Pet therapy visits create social engagement with patients and family. In partnership with St. John’s Ambulance, volunteers visit with their pet to provide joy, stress relief, comfort, and companionship to patients in the Hospice Residences.
Hospice Residences
Windsor and Erie Shores Campus
Patient Care Assistant
Assist the nurse and/or personal support worker with physical care (e.g. bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding as well as patient transfers, lifts, and moves).
Reception
Greet guests, answer phones, and create a welcoming atmosphere.
Food Services
Prepare meals and snacks daily for residents according to menu plans and food requirements. Track supplies for the weekly grocery list and organize the kitchen.
Benefits:
Share the “journey” with patients and families, cultivating compassion, communication and care. work as a member of our interdisciplinary team, providing direct patient care. obtain a better understanding of life, death and bereavement. become certified in our comprehensive patient care training.
Administrative Support
General Office Support
Assist with a variety of office tasks (e.g. typing, data entry, filing, mailings, or phone calls).
Hospitality
Support programs and events by assisting with refreshments, registration, set up, tear-down, or decorating.
Information Booths
Staff displays which provide information to the public about available Hospice programs and services; includes set-up and take-down of display.
Gardening (Seasonal)
Keep the gardens on Hospice property healthy, cultivated, and attractive.
Knitting Group
Join experienced volunteer knitters to crochet and knit items such as lap blankets and slippers in a social environment.
*Erie Shores Campus
Burden Bears
Since 2003, volunteers have sewn cuddly little bears with matching blankets. These bears, and a little “Thinking of You” poem, are given to our patients and caregivers to provide encouragement and comfort during their health journey.
*Windsor Campus.
Comfort Bears
Volunteers gather once a week to create comfort bears, quilts and sew items for our patients and families to support their needs. No prior sewing or quilting knowledge is necessary.
*Erie Shores Campus
Benefits:
Help to ensure that all programs and services remain available to patients and families at no cost while gaining valuable work experience.
Community Engagement & Advancement
Lottery Booth
Sell Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation tickets at the Hospice Lottery Booth located at Caesar’s Windsor. Volunteer training is provided. Must be 19+ years.
Fundraising Events
Assist on the day of an event. Roles include greeting participants, helping with registration, selling raffle tickets, road marshalling, etc.
E-Bingo
Assist at e-bingos at the Paradise Gaming Hall, Dougall Avenue, Windsor, by greeting patrons and clearing tables. A two-hour training workshop is required. Must be 19+ years.
Benefits:
Support fundraising and community engagement initiatives to ensure that programs and services remain available to all patients and families at no cost. attend some of the biggest and most popular events in windsor and essex county. develop event planning and management skills. gain valuable public relations and communications skills.
Become a
Volunteer
Becoming a volunteer is simple. We’ll provide you with information sessions and training, if required, and all you need to do is submit an application form. We’ll then meet, conduct an interview and guide you along the process!
