Visiting Volunteer
(Hospice Huronia, Fuller Ave, Tomkins House)
Position ID: V-MID0010
Last Modified: 16 Aug 2022
Last Full Update: 13 Jan 2022
Opportunity Details: Visiting Volunteer
| Contact | Debbie Kesheshian, Executive Director, Hospice Huronia; Phone: 705-549-1034; Fax: 705-549-5366; Email: debbie.kesheshian@hospicehuronia.ca |
| Duties | Visiting Volunteers Provide:
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| More Info Link | www.hospicehuronia.ca |
| Benefits | Providing support to those who are at the end of life or battling a life threatening illness |
| Clients | All age groups; in homes, hospitals and nursing homes |
| Ages | 21 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Health Care ; Hospice Care ; Respite Services |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Compassionate nature; commitment |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one - Generally one volunteer to a family or individual. |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible - at our offices ; Unknown - depending on where client is located |
| Location | Penetanguishene |
| Number of Positions | Christian Island ; Coldwater ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny 60 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required - 30 hours of training provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Follow-up and support after training |
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required ; Vounteer provides there own transportation to the clients location. |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Two personal references |
Agency Details: Hospice Huronia, Fuller Ave, Tomkins House
| Office Phone | 705-549-1034 |
| Fax | 705-549-5366 |
| debbie.k@hospicehuronia.ca | |
| Website | hospicehuronia.ca/ |
| Address & Map | 948 Fuller Ave Penetanguishene, ON Canada L9M 1G7 |