Bereavement Support Volunteer (virtual)

(Grey Bruce Hospice, Chapman House)

Position ID: V-CWD0047
Last Modified: 06 Sep 2024
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 5

Agency Details: Grey Bruce Hospice, Chapman House

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