Spiritual Care Volunteer [ More info  ]   
Functioning: 
- Providing spiritual support to client and/or family; 
- Provide weekly visit with client and/or family; 
 
When assigned to a client/family duties may include: 
- Playing music, reading spiritual or holy books, praying, taking walks, specific rituals, chatting, meditation, reflections, funeral conversations, etc, as per the direction of the client; 
- Provide a non-discriminating, non-judgmental atmosphere for the client/family to discuss their reactions and values related to spirituality, religion, death, dying, funerals, cultural practices, and belief systems while not imposing one’s own faith/beliefs/opinions on others. 
 
Note: At least one year of experience as a Hospice In-Home Volunteer is a pre-requisite for this volunteer position.
Heart House Hospice

In Home Client Volunteer [ More info  ]   
Duties and Responsibilities: 
- Complete 30 hour training program (missed classes to be made up) and participate in on-going education opportunities 
- Make a commitment of at least 3 to 4 hours per week for a one year period 
- ESPECIALLY LOOKING FOR THOSE AVAILABLE DURING THE DAY MONDAY TO FRIDAY!! 
 
When assigned to a client/family duties "May" include: 
- Providing support and companionship to client and/or family 
- Providing transportation to medical treatment appointments or shopping errands 
- Providing respite for caregiver 
- Assisting client with activities of daily living  
- Providing care/comfort measures such as complementary therapies - Reiki, TT 
- Follow all visiting protocol as per policies and procedures 
- If providing transportation, to carry a minimum of $1 million third party liability 
- Maintain monthly contact with the Hospice office 
- Maintain confidentiality 
- Ask for assistance if help or support or additional information is required 
- Comply with the fragrance-free and smoke-free environment policy 
- Submit monthly reports recording all contacts and visits with client/family, observations, mileage, etc.
Heart House Hospice

Seniors - Incoming and Outgoing Telephone Support [ More info  ]  
Phone support for senior adults experiencing anxiety, isolation, memory issues, or are having difficulty coping with life.  
 
Phone support to senior adults in an empathetic, non-judgmental and supportive manner using active listening skills.
Spectra Community Support Services

Incoming and Outgoing Telephone Support Services [ More info  ]  
Spectra Community Support Services is a non-profit telephone support service providing free, non-judgmental, caring and confidential telephone support services in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin Portuguese and French for the diverse population of Peel Region  
 
The role of this volunteer opportunity is to actively listen without judgment to people in our community who call in on our Distress Lines or to clients that we call out to in our Seniors Telecheck program or our Reassurance Program
Spectra Community Support Services

Crisis Responder [ More info  ]  
- Provide short term emotional support 
- Community information and referrals to victims of crime 
- Tragedy and adverse events either on scene (if requested by Police) or by telephone
Caledon \ Dufferin Victim Services, Caledon East Office

Support Group Facilitator [ More info  ]  
Co-facilitation of support groups for bereaved children, teens or adults
Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children