Bereavement Support Volunteer (virtual)

(Grey Bruce Hospice, Chapman House)

Position ID: V-CWD0047
Last Modified: 08 Feb 2022
Last Full Update: 24 Jan 2022

Opportunity Details: Bereavement Support Volunteer (virtual)

Contact Ginelle MacDougall, Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, Residential Hospice Grey Bruce, Chapman House; Phone: 519-370-7239 ext 111; Email: gmacdougall@greybrucehospice.com
Duties
  • Providing peer to peer support for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one
  • This support is offered over the phone, and is arranged by our Spiritual Care Coordinator
  • More Info Link https://www.greybrucehospice.com/volunteers
    Clients Clients are usually friends or family members of a resident who has spent time at Chapman House Residential Hospice.
    Ages 18 year(s) and up
    Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
    Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Hospice Care ; Telephone Communication ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual
    Skills/Experience Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience
    Commitment Length Short Term (3 months or less) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year)
    Interaction Level One-on-one ; Virtual Volunteering
    Minimum Hours 1 / Week
    Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
    Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
    Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
    Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
    Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
     
    Times will be arranged based on the individual needs and are usually consistent once scheduled.
    Accessibility Not Applicable
    Location Owen Sound
    Number of Positions Grey County 
     
    3 individual(s) needed in total.
    Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going
    Police Check Required
    Additional Requirements Volunteer Applicant will be required to complete training through HPCO. This will be arranged for the volunteer and is then completed online.
    Referrals 4

    Agency Details: Grey Bruce Hospice, Chapman House

    Office Phone 519-370-7239
    E-Mail amcconachie@greybrucehospice.com
    Website www.greybrucehospice.com
    Address & Map
    1725 10th St E
    Owen Sound, ON
    Canada N4K 0G5
     
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    Mailing Address 1725 10th St E 
    Owen Sound, ON 
    Canada N4K 0G5