Volunteer
Burnaby Hospice Society volunteers are special people who share their time, give their energy and support our clients to enhance the quality of life for those facing a life threatening illness or grieving the loss of a loved one.
Whether visiting palliative patients, providing administrative support or helping customers in our thrift store, volunteers are the heart of our Society and play an integral role in our daily operations.
We offer numerous opportunities for you to join our incredible team of skilled and dedicated volunteers:
Hospice Palliative Care Volunteers
Provide direct care to palliative patients and families who are facing an advanced illness, or who are bereaved. They provide respite (rest) for caregivers, visit with clients and families, run errands, write letters, and provide support to the grieving.
Because hospice palliative care volunteers may provide care in patients’ and families’ homes, it is necessary that our direct care volunteers submit an application and go through an interview process. In addition, all hospice palliative care volunteers must complete an introductory 30-hour training program and have a criminal check approved.
For more information on hospice palliative care volunteering or to download a Hospice Palliative Care Volunteer Application Form, please click here.
Administrative Service Volunteers
Support the work of the Burnaby Hospice Society by assisting office duties such as answering phones, assembling information packets, filing, greeting visitors and clients, preparing mailings and writing acknowledgments.
Special Event Volunteers
Help with our Annual Tree of Lights, Fashion Show, Hike for Hospice, Golf Classic and many other fun and exciting awareness and fundraising events.
Thrift Store Volunteers
There are many volunteer opportunities at the Burnaby Hospice Society Thrift Store. Whether it is providing customer service, cashiering, merchandising or publicity, there are many ways you can support our thrift store’s daily operations while helping us to raise significant funds to support the Burnaby Hospice Society programs. Four-hour shifts are encouraged but any time is appreciated.
To download a Thrift Store Volunteer Application Form, please click here.
In addition to contributing to our programs and services, Burnaby Hospice Society recognizes that volunteers want their experience to be rewarding.
Some of the benefits of volunteering include:
- Making a difference in people’s lives
- Networking and friendships
- Developing skills and experience
- Ongoing education and development
- Bringing about social/organizational change
Interested in volunteering? For information on how to become involved, please contact us.