Volunteer Home Support Program
Our specially trained Volunteers offer social and emotional support to individuals and families living with a life-threatening illness in Greater Hamilton. Support is provided in the client's place of residence, including home, long term care facility, our residential hospice, or hospital.
What We Offer
- Volunteers you can trust and depend on
- One or two visits per week for up to 4 hours per visit
- Availability of more than 1 volunteer depending on client needs
- Respite for family and informal caregivers
- Companionship by engaging with clients in
life-enhancing activities such as:
Friendly Conversation
Outings
Letter writing, journaling
Reading
Home Support Volunteers:
- Are thoroughly screened with pre-training and post training interviews
- Are reference checked
- Provide police clearances
- Complete 33 hours of intensive Hospice Palliative Care Education,
meeting the standards set by the Hospice Association of Ontario (HAO) - Are offered ongoing support and educational opportunities at the Hospice
- Have access to our library resources
Referrals can be made by contacting the Hospice.
If you are interested in becoming one of our supportive Volunteers, please contact Lynn at: 905-387-2448 ext. 2214 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Visiting Volunteer Program is proud to have earned the highest level of accreditation with the Hospice Association of Ontario