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Volunteering at Victoria Hospice
Volunteers are a vital part of the Hospice circle of care, supporting all areas of our organization including on-site and community patient/client services, bereavement programs, administration, garden care, fundraising, events and more. We are grateful for the unique life experiences each volunteer brings to their caring and compassion which enhances the quality end-of-life care provided at Victoria Hospice.
Thank you for wanting to contribute to our compassionate community providing quality end-of-life care for all.
Current Volunteer Opportunities: (see drop down below for more details)
Bedside Singers (closes Jan 31, 2025)
Administrative Volunteers
Volunteer recruitment occurs on an as-needed basis informed by organizational needs. When volunteer opportunities arise, these will be posted on this page and on Hospice social media channels. Due to the volume of interest, we do not hold names on wait lists.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out.
Questions? Please use our contact form and select “volunteering”.
Opportunities
Recruitment of volunteers fluctuates throughout the year and is dependent on the greatest need and capacity for growth of any given program or service. Victoria Hospice relies upon many dedicated volunteers sharing their time and diverse skills in the following areas:
Direct Service Volunteer Roles
- Inpatient Unit Support Volunteers
Caring and compassionate individuals enhance the quality of care to patients and their families on our 18-bed unit at Richmond Pavilion. The Inpatient Unit volunteer program is currently at capacity for new applications, but may reopen in 2025.
- Community Support Volunteers
Caring and compassionate individuals visit patients’ homes to give support to patients and their families. We are not currently recruiting for this role..
- Bereavement Volunteers
Effective listeners aid recently bereaved clients through scheduled telephone and in-person contacts as well as support groups. Advanced screening and training required. We are not currently recruiting for this role.
- Complementary Therapy
Skilled individuals certified in therapeutic touch, Reiki, and other healing modalities share their talents with patients, families and hospice staff on the unit and in the community. We are not currently recruiting for this role.
- Life Stories
Trained volunteers interview hospice patients and record their memories and special thoughts. Advanced screening and training required. We are not currently recruiting for this role.
- Bedside Singers
Volunteer Bedside Singers provide comfort, singing a cappella in teams of two for patients, their families, and loved ones. We are recruiting for a February training session. For more information and to apply, please use our contact form and select “volunteering”.
Organizational Support Volunteer Roles
- Office Admin
There are a few opportunities to bring administrative support to Victoria Hospice. If you have computer and data entry skills, are available weekdays between 9-4 and are interested in learning more, please use our contact form and select “volunteering”.
- Special Events
Our annual awareness-raising and fundraising events such as Celebrate-a-Life, Hike for Hospice, Cycle of Life Tour, and Teeny Tiny Garden Tour are driven by energetic and enthusiastic volunteers. It’s a team effort!
- Gardeners
Skilled gardeners maintain our beautiful rooftop garden on the 4th floor of Richmond Pavilion, provide a tranquil oasis for patients, families and friends. We are not currently recruiting for this role.
- Music on the Unit
We are not currently recruiting for this role.