Client Service Volunteers
Client service volunteers are people who
work directly with Hospice clients and their families. These people come
to us from all walks of life and with a variety of skills and knowledge
to offer. All client service volunteers must attend our volunteer
training course which introduces them to the concepts of palliative care
and helps to prepare them for their work with hospice clients. The
volunteer role depends on the wishes of the client and family in keeping
with Hospice’s philosophy of being "client centered".
Reception and Support Volunteers
These individuals provide a warm welcome
to clients and visitors of Hospice Peterborough. The volunteer also
helps visitors with finding and borrowing items from our resource
library.
Office Administration Volunteers
Office volunteers play a valuable role in
the Hospice office. The functions of the volunteer might include:
- filing
- computer work
- library organization, etc.
Committee Volunteers
Many volunteers sit on the eight standing
committees and other ad hoc committees. The role of these volunteers is
multifold and addresses the needs of the program as required.
- Volunteer Support Committee
- Community Relations & Education Committee
- Funding and Development Committee
- Nominating Committee
- Executive Committee
Board Volunteers
Hospice Peterborough's
eighteen-member board of directors comprises a cross section of the
community, individuals who have special skills in areas such as health
care, social services, religion, and business. The board members, who
act in a volunteer capacity, are responsible to the president of the
board and attend monthly meetings. Most board members also sit on a
committee and may assume other volunteer positions.
Hospice
Palliative Care
Volunteer Roles Within Hospice Peterborough