A team of highly-trained, compassionate and knowledgeable volunteers make weekly visits to clients’ homes. The focus of their visit is to provide emotional, social and/or practical support to those living with a life-limiting illness and support to their caregivers.
Volunteer Visiting Program
The Visiting Hospice program provides social, emotional, spiritual, and/or practical support to individuals living with a life-limiting illness, as well as caregiver respite relief.
Individuals are matched one-on-one with a volunteer based on shared background, interests or hobbies, and location. Visits generally occur weekly or bi-weekly.
Visits happen in a person’s home or choice - community, long-term care, or retirement home. A volunteer will continue alongside wherever the journey takes them. In some cases, visits can also happen via phone, text, or Zoom.
The Visiting Hospice program is offered at no cost.
What to do together?
Support with a volunteer can be decided together based on interest and abilities, and it may change over time. Here are some ideas:
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Connection through conversations
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play cards, do a puzzle, or play board games
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cook or bake, meal preparation
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read, watch t.v, or listen to music
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enjoy a walk or sit outside
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trips to local appointments
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shopping or out for coffee
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work on memorial items such as a personal memoir, photo albums, or crafting
Bedside vigil support is also available for comfort at the end of life, or for caregiver relief and support.
Please note that our volunteers do not provide personal, physical, or medical care.
Who are the Visiting Volunteers?
Our volunteers are members of our community, many of whom have experienced loss and value the importance of providing comfort and support to others.
All Visiting Volunteers are carefully screened and receive a minimum of 30-hours of palliative care training.
How do I request the Visiting Hospice Program?
Requests can be self-referral, from a loved one, or through medical and/or community supports. Hospice will assess eligibility through a phone call and visit.
Contact us anytime - whether you are ready to request services, are unsure but interested, or are planning future supports – we are pleased to connect and share information.
Please contact via phone or email:
Community Hospice Outreach Coordinator
226-921-7314 (direct cell – call or text)