Who
are our Volunteers?
Hospice Simcoe volunteers are the backbone of our organization. They
provide countless hours of service to:
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In-home support to people with life-threatening illness
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Bereavement support programs (either individual or group)
Hospice
volunteers come from all walks of life and include homemakers, accountants,
health care professionals, students, teachers and retirees. The most
prized personality traits of a hospice volunteer are flexibility,
compassion, a sense of humour and the ability to listen.
Volunteers receive thirty hours of instruction, have their references
checked, are screened by Hospice Staff, and participate in a criminal
reference check before they are placed in contact with clients and
their families.
What do Hospice Simcoe volunteers do?
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Client Care
We provide non-medical support typically including:-
Companionship, listening, reading aloud
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Simple comfort measures, back rubs, position changes, transfers
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Assistance with transportation, shopping, light housekeeping tasks
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Bedside vigilance while caregivers rest
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The opportunity for family/caregivers to feel comfortable in taking time away from home
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Office assistance
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Resource Development and Public Relations
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Board Membership and Board Committees
Contact Hospice Simcoe to learn how you can help.
| 336 Penetanguishene Road, RR#1
Barrie, Ontario
L4M 7C2 Tel: 705- 722-5995 Fax: 705-722-0716 Email: info@hospicesimcoe.ca Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Should you reach our answering service a member of the Hospice Team will return your call as soon as possible. |
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| All Hospice services are provided at no cost to the client. | ||
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