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HSCD Volunteers:
Excellence in Service

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Our exceptional volunteer training program has the intention of preparing you for service as a care-volunteer for palliative and grieving individuals and their families.  With Hospice You make a difference. We also welcome your gifts in many other areas of service.

For more information about opportunities to volunteer, call Patty Schulte at 780.226.6743

Volunteer Opportunities

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Whose Life Do You Want to Change?

We need people in the following roles:
 For more information about opportunities to volunteer, call Patty Schulte at 780.226.6743

Why Choose to be a Hospice Palliative Care Volunteer?


(From the Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association)
  • "Because it's fun," says Mary Jane. Mary Jane comes from a family with a long history of volunteering and spent her working life in community agencies where she was inspired by the contribution of volunteers. "I may be retired from work now," she says, "but I'm not retired from life."

Mary Jane chairs the development committee, and is involved in many aspects of her provincial hospice palliative care association's fundraising activities. "When you volunteer, you choose a particular job because you like doing it, and it really is true that you get more out of it than you give."
 
  • "Because I know there's a real need for listening support for ill and grieving people and their families in the community," says Joan. Volunteer Joan spends a morning each week in the office offering telephone bereavement support and helps to organize annual memorial services. Joan stresses that the continuing education she receives helps her to reach out to people, not just for her volunteer work but also in her daily life.

Whether you're a front-line volunteer caring for someone at the bedside, or involved behind the scenes with a local hospice palliative care organization there's something for everyone.

For more information about palliative care volunteering, call Patty Schulte at 780.226.6743

HSCD Volunteer Training

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Every year the Hospice Society of Camrose & District offers a training program that is open to the public.

You are welcome to participate, whether you choose to become a volunteer or not, however, first seats are reserved for those intending to complete volunteer registration.

Those choosing to become registered volunteers will be interviewed, asked to supply references, and to provide a criminal record check.

Training occurs on via online modules, several evening modules through the year, and one full weekend intensive.


Training Program Outline:

 
  • History of Hospice and the Modern Hospice Movement
  • Role of the Volunteer
  • Introduction to Palliative/end-of-life Support, and the Value of Silence
  • Effective Communication
  • Family Dynamics
  • Emotional & Spiritual Support: A vision for holistic care 
  • Companioning the Bereaved
  • Physical Care of the Dying and Comfort Care
  • Grief & Bereavement
  • Self Care: Grace and compassion for self and others
  • Policies and Ethics

Those who wish to become certified in  volunteer caregiver roles must complete all training sessions.


For more information on volunteer training, call Patty Schulte at 780.226.6743

Volunteer Online Training

 Click below to complete the Volunteer Training online:
Please call 780.226.6743, if you have any problems with the training.
Click Here to Conduct Online Training

Applying to be a Volunteer

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Hospice Society of Camrose & District volunteers are known for their compassion, integrity, and skilled care. To maintain high quality in our volunteer program, attention to volunteer intake, training, and support are key.

Those interested in any of our volunteer opportunities are required to:
  • Contact Patty Schulte
  • Submit a Volunteer Application (available below)
  • Meet with Volunteer Coordinator for a personal interview
  • Request and submit a completed police check (at no cost).
  • Complete volunteer training as outlined above
  • Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator for an individual placement interview.
  • Attend ongoing opportunities for learning, enrichment, and support.

Application Form (PDF Print Version)

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Please download the PDF (here) or the Word Doc (below) of our Volunteer Application Form.

You may complete the form and email it as an attachment, or bring in a hard copy to our office at 5415-49 ave (lower level, south side).

Download "Volunteer Application.pdf"

Application Form  (Word Doc Print Version)

Note: After downloading and opening the file, be sure to click "Enable Editing" at the top of the document.

Download "Volunteer Application.docx"