Volunteer Opportunities at Prince George Hospice

Direct

Prerequisite: completed application, criminal record check, two references, interview, and completion of training (up to 32 hrs, length depends on volunteer position)

Client support (direct) services involve facilitating support groups, supporting guests and families at the Rotary Hospice House, and supporting clients in the community. Hospice volunteers listen without judging or giving advice, and respect personal beliefs and confidentiality.

Volunteer tasks for in-house volunteers include visiting with guests and their families and assisting the staff with light household duties, cooking, and guest care.

Supporting clients in the community involves visiting clients and their families at homes, hospitals, or long term care facilities. These volunteers also offer practical help, such as time out for the caregivers and companionship for clients.

Grief support volunteers provide information and support to hospice families during the first year of grief.

Community Grief support – volunteers, offer a listening ear and referrals to other community supports on an as-needed basis.

Support groups typically run once a week for a predetermined length of time. The adult group runs for ten weeks, and the children’s groups run for 13 weeks. We ask that Facilitators commit for the entire length of the group.

Direct Volunteer Opportunities:

• Grief Group Facilitators:
  • Grief and Grub for Guys
  • Coffee for the Caregiver
  • Virtual drop-in Grief Group
  • Tea Time for the Soul
  • Broken Circle
  • Children’s Grief Support Group
  • Children & Family Support Group
• Evening Meal Prep and Visiting Volunteer
• Day Visiting Volunteer
• Community Match
• One-on-one phone/zoom support
• Baking/ Freezer Meal Preparation