Supportive Care
(VON Canada, Ontario Branch, Grey Bruce Site, Supportive Care Services)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Contact | Loretta Dunn, Volunteer Coordinator, VON Canada - Grey Bruce; Phone: 519-371-5331 ext 411 * 1-800-265-3138; Fax: 519-376-5332; Email: loretta.dunn@von.ca | |||
| Duties | Supportive care volunteers offer social and emotional support to individuals and families living with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness in Grey and Bruce counties (except Bruce Peninsula) * volunteers offer support for approximately 2-3 hours per week depending on need of individual and family and the availability of volunteers and offer respite for family caregivers and companionship to individuals and help facilitate bereavement groups * support provided in the client’s home, long term care homes and/or hospitals | |||
| More Info Link | von.ca | |||
| Benefits | An opportunity to do some of the best work of your life! | |||
| Clients | Individuals and families living with a life-limiting illness | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women | |||
| Areas of Interest | Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Hospice Care ; Personal Support ; Program Coordination / Support ; Respite Services ; Social Interaction ; Support Group Facilitation | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Volunteers are thoroughly screened including reference checks, police clearance, complete education based on provincial standards, receive ongoing support and educational opportunities. No medical experience or background is necessary! | |||
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) ; One year | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Various interaction levels | |||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week | |||
| Dates and Times | Various dates and times | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Unknown ; Various Locations | |||
| Location | Bruce and Grey Counties | |||
| Number of Positions | Bruce County: 8 individual(s) ; Grey County: 7 individual(s) 15 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Training is required ; Training on-going ; All volunteers must take the Fundamentals of Hospice Care which has 3 modules - Introductory, Multidisciplinary Hospice and Palliative Care Education. These courses are offered regularly throughout Grey Bruce. | |||
| Transportation | Car required ; Volunteers are responsible for own transportation | |||
| Cost | There is a fee for the course, which is reimbursed once you have volunteered for a year. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Liability Insurance | Available | |||
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| Organization Name | VON Canada, Ontario Branch, Grey Bruce Site, Supportive Care Services | |||
| Office Phone | 519-376-5895 ext 247 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-3138 ext 247 | |||
| Fax | 519-376-8233 | |||
| michelle.cliche@von.ca | ||||
| Website | www.von.ca | |||
| Address & Map | ||||
| Mailing Address | PO Box 969 Owen Sound, ON N4K 6H6 | |||
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