Ongoing · Monthly

Hospice volunteer

Hospice Halifax

Applications open

Volunteers are integral members of the hospice care team — from the front desk to the bedside. The screening is thorough and the ask is a year, but training is provided in full, both general and role-specific.

Roles

Bedside & in-residence support

Non-medical company and comfort for patients and families at the ten-bed residence

Front desk reception

First face at the door

Encore (social enterprise shop)

Merchandising, displays and styling, clothing distribution, greeting and customer service

Nav-CARE navigator

Volunteer-based quality-of-life navigation for clients living with declining health at home

What you need

Twelve-month commitment, minimum four hours a month

Two references, and a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check

Application, screening, then an interview

Family of former patients may apply one year after their loved one’s death

Worth knowing

General and role-specific training provided

Special consideration for one-time event volunteers, students and professional skills