You Can Make a Difference — Volunteer with Victoria Hospice
At Victoria Hospice, volunteers make a meaningful difference every day, supporting clients, patients, families, and our team through a wide range of compassionate roles. Their care and commitment help bring comfort, dignity, and connection to those facing end-of-life and bereavement.
Thank you for wanting to contribute to our compassionate community providing quality end-of-life care for all.
Join our Circle of Care:
Volunteer recruitment varies throughout the year, based on program needs and our capacity to support new volunteers.
Interested in joining our volunteer community? We encourage you to:
- Review the pre-application questions, to see if it’s a good fit
- Explore Volunteer Opportunities and click on the application link
- If we are not currently recruiting for a role, check back regularly as needs evolve.
Questions? Please use our contact form and select “volunteering”.
Direct Service Volunteer 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.
Pre-Application Questions for Direct Service: Is Hospice Volunteering Right for You?
Before exploring available opportunities, please take a moment to review this checklist and self-reflection guide. It’s designed to help you assess your readiness and fit for volunteer roles that involve direct support to patients, clients, and families.
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible for roles involving direct patient or client interaction, you must be:
☐ At least 19 years of age
☐ At least one year past the loss of a loved one (Hospice work can stir emotions—this time allows space for personal healing)
☐ Willing to commit to the role for a minimum of one year
☐ Open to completing a screening process (interviews, references, and a vulnerable sector check)
☐ Able to complete both online (3–5 hours) and in-person (15–20 hours) training
Do These Statements Sound Like You?
Hospice values guide our work. Consider asking someone who knows you well to reflect with you on these qualities:
Respect – You listen deeply and support others without judgment, honoring diverse beliefs, values, and backgrounds.
Compassion – You offer calm, caring presence to others during vulnerable moments while practicing self-awareness and emotional balance.
Commitment – You are reliable, show up with intention, and are dedicated to learning and growing in your hospice role.
Collaboration – You value being part of a team and contribute to a respectful, supportive environment.
Integrity – You understand your own limits, maintain clear boundaries, and offer your presence with humility and authenticity.
Excellence – You show up without personal agendas and bring curiosity, care, and a willingness to grow.
Victoria Hospice relies upon many dedicated volunteers sharing their time and diverse skills in the following areas:
- Inpatient Unit Support Volunteers
Inpatient Unit (IPU) Support Volunteers
In this role, volunteers provide comfort, companionship, and practical care to patients and families. Whether responding to call bells, offering warm blankets, or brewing a fresh pot of coffee, you will help create a calm, caring environment.With training and support, you’ll become a valued part of the care team—bringing kindness, presence, and heart to every shift.
As an Inpatient Unit Support Volunteer, you must be:
☐ Able to commit to at least two shifts per month (3 hours each)
☐ Physically able to be on your feet and active for a full 3-hour shiftClick here to complete the Inpatient Unit Support Volunteer Application
- 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 not currently recruiting for this role.
Organizational Support Volunteer Roles
- Office Admin
There are a few opportunities to bring administrative support to Victoria Hospice. We are not currently recruiting for this role.
- 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.