Bereavement Support Volunteer

(Hospice Orillia)

Position ID: V-ORI0150
Last Modified: 22 Feb 2023
Last Full Update: 22 Feb 2023

Opportunity Details: Bereavement Support Volunteer

Contact Daniela Accomando, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Social Worker, Hospice Orillia; Phone: (705) 325-0505; Fax: 705-325-7328; Email: daniela@hospiceorillia.ca
Duties
  • Help to facilitate 8 week, Grief Support Groups (2.5 hours/week)
  • Provide a listening ear and a safe space for individuals to work through their grief.
  • Maintain close contact with the Bereavement Services Coordinator
More Info Link www.hospiceorillia.ca/volunteer
Clients Individuals in the community who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Ages 21 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Health Care ; Hospice Care
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience
Commitment Length Long Term (More than 1 year) - 1 year from completion of training.
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 3 / Week
Accessibility Fully Accessible - Varies depending on the location of the support being provided. ; Partially Accessible - Varies depending on the location of the support being provided. ; Not Accessible - Varies depending on the location of the support being provided.
Location Orillia
Number of Positions Chippewas of Rama First Nation ; Coldwater ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Ramara ; Washago 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training
Police Check Required

Agency Details: Hospice Orillia

Office Phone 705-325-0505
Fax 705-325-7328
Website hospiceorillia.ca
Address & Map
The Orillia Common Roof, 169 Front St S
Orillia, ON
Canada L3V 4S8
 
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Mailing Address The Orillia Common Roof, 169 Front St S 
Orillia, ON 
Canada L3V 4S8