For Volunteers

Volunteers are vital members of the palliative care team. The Canadian Virtual Hospice recognizes that palliative care volunteers spend their time supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The dedication and support shown by volunteers is one reason palliative care is so widely regarded as compassionate care.

For Volunteers is intended for volunteers and volunteer managers to showcase and share valuable resource material so that we may benefit from each other’s experiences. 
 

Manager Resources
Volunteers in hospice and palliative care: A resource for voluntary service managers
This book provides comprehensive, practical guidelines on the responsibilities of those who lead, coordinate and manage volunteers... read more...
Volunteer Resources
B is for Balance
Every professional wants balance between life at work and at home, but how do you find that in today’s overworked, overscheduled... read more...

For more information about becoming a volunteer, contact your local or provincial palliative care office.

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