Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the heart of Hospice Quinte. Help us help others in their time of need.

Volunteers are the heart of Hospice Quinte. We couldn’t do the important work we do in the community without our talented and valued volunteers.

Hospice Quinte volunteers have a mature perspective on life, death, loss, and grief, and must be accepting and respectful of all people they come into contact with as volunteers for Hospice Quinte, as we provide services to all members of our communities regardless of age, beliefs, social or economic circumstances, gender, or sexual orientation.

Apply to Be a Hospice Quinte Volunteer

Who can be a hospice volunteer?

Hospice volunteers come from all walks of life, age, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexual orientation, and professional backgrounds. Volunteers unselfishly give of their time and talent to help other people help themselves. A volunteer is someone who believes that people can make a difference and is willing to demonstrate it. Hospice Quinte volunteers need to be 18 years of age or older and complete a screening and training process.

Hospice Client Support Volunteers

Volunteers support Hospice Quinte clients and their families throughout the end-of-life journey and into bereavement. These volunteers serve as In-Home Hospice volunteers, Hospice Care Support volunteers at the Stan Klemencic Care Centre, and Caregiver Companionship Volunteers.

In-Home Hospice Volunteers support the emotional, psychological, spiritual, practical, and social needs of a person dying at home and their family. With deep compassion and without judgement, they provide a safe space for the client to express their feelings and share their story. This is one of the most meaningful volunteer experiences a person can ever have. Our In-Home Hospice Volunteers help to improve the quality of life for the dying person and act as an important support for the family during a difficult time by visiting for up to four hours a week with someone who is terminally ill. This provides respite to that person’s caregivers so they can attend to their own needs. Visits take place in homes, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.

Hospice Care Support Volunteers do much the same work as an In-Home Hospice Volunteer, but they provide support for residents and families of the Stan Klemencic Care Centre. These volunteers provide kitchen help and also help the clinical staff as needed as well as providing social support for residents and families. These volunteers provide their services on a regular schedule that may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends.

Caregiver Companion Volunteers may assist Hospice Quinte staff at support groups or provide supportive companionship over the phone or in person to those who are caring for someone with a terminal illness or who has lost a loved one.

In order to become a Hospice Client Supporter Volunteer you must:

Complete a screening process
Take a 33-hour training program provided by Hospice Quinte at select times during the year
Provide a clean criminal record check

Hospice Greeter

Hospice Greeters provide a warm and welcoming presence to visitors of the Stan Klemencic Care Centre. Greeters are stationed at the reception area from Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4:30 pm, usually in 3 hour shifts. Greeters assist visitors with COVID-19 screening, sign visitors in and out of the facility, receive deliveries, and may assist with general office tasks. They help visitors find their way in the centre and answer general questions about the care centre and Hospice Quinte. This is a perfect position for someone who is friendly and outgoing and has an interest in volunteering in a customer service role. Greeter volunteers must commit to a minimum of 2 shifts a month for a 3 month period.

In order to become a Hospice Greeter Volunteer you must:

Complete a screening and orientation process
Provide a clean criminal record check

Food Preparation and Kitchen Volunteers

These volunteers work at the Stan Klemencic Care Centre and prepare food for the residents at the direction of our clinical staff as well as baking and providing snacks for families and visitors. Volunteer shifts are Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. These volunteers are asked to commit to at least one shift a month on a regular schedule.

In order to become a Food Preparation and Kitchen Volunteer you must:

Complete a screening and orientation process
Possess a current Safe Food Handling Certificate (if you do not have one, training will be provided)
Provide a clean criminal record check

Event and Fundraising Volunteers

Our event and fundraising volunteers have a desire to help out with a variety of fundraising and community events throughout the year to help Hospice Quinte fund our hospice services and support programs so that our clients can receive services at no cost. These volunteers perform a variety of tasks related to events. They can volunteer for a chosen event, or at several during the year. These volunteers are an invaluable part of Hospice Quinte’s ability to provide free services in our area.

In order to become an Event and Fundraising Volunteer you must:

Complete a screening and orientation process.
You may be asked to provide a clean criminal record check