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​Volunteering at Hospice Renfrew:

May Be One Of The Most Fulfilling Things You Ever Do!

Hospice Renfrew is looking for volunteers interested in sharing their time and talents with us. We have a variety of opportunities. You can work directly with residents and families either on our Resident and Family Support Team or with our Grief and Bereavement Team. We also have opportunities on our Reception, Kitchen/Catering, Gardening, Maintenance or Fundraising teams and more! We provide the training matching the role you wish to fulfill.

If you wish to volunteer please see our Volunteer Forms page. For more information click on the links below.

 

High School Student Volunteer Hours
Students can call: 613 433 3993 ext 2236 to find out ways they can volunteer at Hospice Renfrew. We welcome students who may wish to help with behind the scene jobs, music, art, cooking in the kitchen, setting up for events, or join our annual Hike for Hospice.

What you give in volunteering at Hospice Renfrew
Volunteers are involved in every aspect of Hospice, contributing over 6,000 hours of service each year and are an integral part of our team. Their dedication and commitment are vital if we are to achieve our mission to support the terminally ill and their families.

What you receive in volunteering at Hospice Renfrew.
We are grateful to all of our volunteers who so generously offer their time and skills. We know our volunteers want their experience to be personally rewarding. Here are some of the benefits our volunteers tell us about:

  • Sharing the “journey” with residents and families, cultivating compassion, communication and caring
  • Working as a member of our expert team
  • Helping with fundraising events to ensure all programs and services remain available at no cost to the families we serve
  • Increased understanding of life, death and bereavement
  • Becoming certified in our comprehensive resident care education program
  • Gaining valuable work experience and new skills, continuing education opportunities.

Contact us

Tel: 613- 433- 3993 or 1-866-751-1685 Fax: 613 432 3618 Email  info@hospicerenfrew.ca