Volunteer
The strength of our organization is our volunteers. Different volunteer roles offer different levels of commitments, challenges and rewards. Some support clients and their families while others work in the office, speak in the community or help with fundraising. Whatever you wish to give, we need your support, skills and talents. Your contribution of a few hours, months or more is appreciated.
Warmhearts Volunteers
Our Warmhearts Volunteers are an integral part of palliative care. Some provide direct services to patients and their families, and others provide the organizational support that enables Palliative Caregivers Sudbury/Manitoulin to increase its capacity to provide compassionate, quality, end-of-life care in our community.
Why Volunteer?
The reasons are as varied as the individuals who choose to volunteer:
There are a number of ways you can volunteer:
Direct Services to Clients:
For direct services to clients, Palliative Caregivers Sudbury/Manitoulin offers mandatory screening and training for all volunteers.
Warmhearts Volunteer Visiting Program
The Warmhearts Volunteer Visiting Program is a central service to our association and is offered to individuals and their family and friends during the terminal/end-stage of an illness and/or disease process. Volunteers are asked to undergo a screening process and are provided with palliative care training prior to connecting with clients and families. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: going for walks, meal preparation, reminiscing, socializing, listening and providing a caring presence.
Indirect Service:
For indirect service, Palliative Caregivers Sudbury/Manitoulin offers orientation.
Fundraising
As a non-profit organization, volunteers help with the financial sustainability of the program by helping with special fundraising events and planning committees. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: selling tickets, planning events, third party fundraisers etc.
Administrative Support
Volunteers who have an interest in office and administrative protocol can support the organization with daily responsibilities and/or work on specific projects with staff support. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: answering the phones, mail-outs, newsletter etc.
Community Awareness
Help increase public knowledge regarding the services we provide! If you demonstrate an interest in public relations, marketing and communication, please submit your name. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: speaking at public events, speaker's bureau, media etc.
Education
Volunteers who demonstrate the ability to present information to large or small groups are welcomed to join the Education Team. This involves orientation to palliative philosophies, care-giving trends and community needs. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: training, workshops etc.
When we work together, we all benefit. If you are interested in becoming a Palliative Care Warmhearts volunteer please call the office at 677-0077. Make today your own best day.
Training dates
View our education program
Volunteer application form
» proceed to donations
The strength of our organization is our volunteers. Different volunteer roles offer different levels of commitments, challenges and rewards. Some support clients and their families while others work in the office, speak in the community or help with fundraising. Whatever you wish to give, we need your support, skills and talents. Your contribution of a few hours, months or more is appreciated.
Warmhearts Volunteers
Our Warmhearts Volunteers are an integral part of palliative care. Some provide direct services to patients and their families, and others provide the organizational support that enables Palliative Caregivers Sudbury/Manitoulin to increase its capacity to provide compassionate, quality, end-of-life care in our community.
Why Volunteer?
The reasons are as varied as the individuals who choose to volunteer:
- Personal satisfaction.
- Learn new skills.
- Develop lasting friendships.
- Help others.
- Important need for the service.
- Enjoy meeting new people.
- Give back to the community.
- Make a difference in someone's life.
There are a number of ways you can volunteer:
- Support individuals and families who are facing end of life challenges.
- Answer the phones and help out with administrative tasks.
- Promote our services in the community by making presentations and setting up
information displays. - Help organize or volunteer at a special fundraising event or raise money by organizing
your own. - Provide support to families who have lost a loved one.
Direct Services to Clients:
For direct services to clients, Palliative Caregivers Sudbury/Manitoulin offers mandatory screening and training for all volunteers.
Warmhearts Volunteer Visiting Program
The Warmhearts Volunteer Visiting Program is a central service to our association and is offered to individuals and their family and friends during the terminal/end-stage of an illness and/or disease process. Volunteers are asked to undergo a screening process and are provided with palliative care training prior to connecting with clients and families. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: going for walks, meal preparation, reminiscing, socializing, listening and providing a caring presence.
Indirect Service:
For indirect service, Palliative Caregivers Sudbury/Manitoulin offers orientation.
Fundraising
As a non-profit organization, volunteers help with the financial sustainability of the program by helping with special fundraising events and planning committees. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: selling tickets, planning events, third party fundraisers etc.
Administrative Support
Volunteers who have an interest in office and administrative protocol can support the organization with daily responsibilities and/or work on specific projects with staff support. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: answering the phones, mail-outs, newsletter etc.
Community Awareness
Help increase public knowledge regarding the services we provide! If you demonstrate an interest in public relations, marketing and communication, please submit your name. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: speaking at public events, speaker's bureau, media etc.
Education
Volunteers who demonstrate the ability to present information to large or small groups are welcomed to join the Education Team. This involves orientation to palliative philosophies, care-giving trends and community needs. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: training, workshops etc.
When we work together, we all benefit. If you are interested in becoming a Palliative Care Warmhearts volunteer please call the office at 677-0077. Make today your own best day.
Training dates
View our education program
Volunteer application form
» proceed to donations