Volunteer,

There are Many Ways to Get Involved!

Are you looking for a meaningful way to help others?

Consider joining our volunteer team!

Hospice Waterloo Region is on the lookout for amazing individuals who are kind-hearted, reliable and trustworthy to take on Client Support, Organizational and Event Volunteer roles. We have many different opportunities that can fit a variety of schedules and interests.

Keep reading to learn more!

Ready To Apply?
Volunteer Experiences

Client Support Volunteers support clients who are living with life-limiting
illness and their caregivers. Volunteers also support the bereaved. In all programs, Client Support Volunteers provide emotional, social and practical support. Time commitment is 2-4 hours per week.

Organizational Volunteers provide much needed support around the Gies Family Centre and Cook Family Residence, inside our kitchen, laundry, reception areas and gardens. These volunteers help us keep our facility running smoothly and looking beautiful! Time commitment is 3 hours weekly or biweekly.

Youth Volunteers, aged 14-18 years, are welcome to help us in a variety of Organizational Support roles.

Hospice Waterloo Region - Event Volunteers
Event Volunteers are important to help us run special fundraising events through the year: Hike for Hospice in late September, Lights of Love the first Sunday in December, and Handbags for Hospice in May. Time commitment is 2-4 hours.

Event Day Application & Release

Benefits of Volunteering

Hospice Waterloo Region is pleased to share the many benefits of a volunteer role serving in our organization.

  • Satisfaction from helping people affected by a life-limiting illness by providing emotional / practical / social support
  • Be a valued member of a team
  • Opportunity to give back to the community and gain experience
  • Meet other individuals with the same interest in hospice palliative care
  • Monthly Volunteer Connection meetings provide opportunities for support, additional learning and skills development
  • Social and wellness events provided and /or hosted by Hospice of Waterloo Region
  • Annual volunteer recognition event
  • Monthly newsletters from Hospice Waterloo Region
Ready To Apply?
What It’s Like to Volunteer Here

Get Started in Six Easy Steps!

  1. Submit an application that includes three references
  2. Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator for an interview
  3. Complete training (mix of in-person and e-learning)
  4. Provide required paperwork (i.e. police check)
  5. Complete any role-specific training
  6. And get started with a weekly or bi-weekly role!
Volunteer Application - Adult
Volunteer Application - Youth

Learn More About Hospice Programs

Do you have questions about Hospice Waterloo Region, our programs and services, or the hospice experience? Please contact us. We’d be happy to speak with you.

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