About the role
Location: Hospice NIagara - St. Catharines and Welland Locations
Schedule: Weekly shifts available Monday-Sunday, 8:00-11:00 a.m. (highest need)
Additional lunch and dinner shifts also available. Volunteers typically work 1 3-hour shift per week.
About the Role
Residence Volunteers play a vital role in supporting compassionate, person-centred care for Residents and families at Hospice Niagara. Working closely with the clinical team, you will help create a warm, supportive environment by assisting with comfort measures, hospitality tasks, and day-to-day activities within the residence.
This dynamic role requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing resident and family needs. Volunteers take direction from the clinical team and Chef and contribute meaningfully to the overall experience of care at Hospice Niagara.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff in the preparation, distribution, and clean-up of meals for Residents.
- Communicate with the Residence Team to receive and share updates related to the residence and resident needs.
- Maintain accurate records by logging volunteer hours in the online system.
- Uphold and model Hospice Niagara’s Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Directions.
- Follow all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and safety practices.
- Report any concerns or policy contraventions to the Supervisor.
What You Bring
- Compassion, sensitivity, and a commitment to supporting people at end of life.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinical staff and fellow volunteers.
- Flexibility and comfort adapting to changing priorities in a care environment.
- Reliability and a positive, respectful approach to working with Residents and families.
- A clear vulnerable sector police report
- Bilingual (English/French) is an asset.
Why Volunteer With Us?
At Hospice Niagara, volunteers are essential members of our care community. You will:
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Residents and their families.
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven team and positive culture.
- Gain valuable experience in a specialized palliative care environment.
How to Apply
If you are compassionate, dependable, and interested in supporting end-of-life care, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our dedicated team of Volunteers.
For clarity, this is an UNPAID position.
About Hospice Niagara
Hospice Niagara provides compassionate care, hope, and encouragement to residents of Niagara with life-limiting progressive illnesses and support to their caregivers, families and those who grieve their deaths. We serve as an example of end-of-life care, in partnership with others in the community.
Hospice is a concept of care. Hospice Niagara aims to improve the quality of life for people with a life-limiting, progressive illness from the time of diagnosis. The focus is on caring, not curing, and on life, not death. Hospice care extends to family members and caregivers, helping them to care for their loved one and to care for themselves.
Hospice Niagara's programs and services (with the exception of pharmaceuticals) are free to residents of Niagara, thanks to the goodwill and charitable donations of members of the community.
Hospice Niagara provides services to individuals and families in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erie and Lincoln. We also serve Niagara-on-the-Lake, in co-operation with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care Service, and West Lincoln and Grimsby, in co-operation with McNally House Hospice and the Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers.
About the role
Location: Hospice NIagara - St. Catharines and Welland Locations
Schedule: Weekly shifts available Monday-Sunday, 8:00-11:00 a.m. (highest need)
Additional lunch and dinner shifts also available. Volunteers typically work 1 3-hour shift per week.
About the Role
Residence Volunteers play a vital role in supporting compassionate, person-centred care for Residents and families at Hospice Niagara. Working closely with the clinical team, you will help create a warm, supportive environment by assisting with comfort measures, hospitality tasks, and day-to-day activities within the residence.
This dynamic role requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing resident and family needs. Volunteers take direction from the clinical team and Chef and contribute meaningfully to the overall experience of care at Hospice Niagara.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff in the preparation, distribution, and clean-up of meals for Residents.
- Communicate with the Residence Team to receive and share updates related to the residence and resident needs.
- Maintain accurate records by logging volunteer hours in the online system.
- Uphold and model Hospice Niagara’s Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Directions.
- Follow all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and safety practices.
- Report any concerns or policy contraventions to the Supervisor.
What You Bring
- Compassion, sensitivity, and a commitment to supporting people at end of life.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinical staff and fellow volunteers.
- Flexibility and comfort adapting to changing priorities in a care environment.
- Reliability and a positive, respectful approach to working with Residents and families.
- A clear vulnerable sector police report
- Bilingual (English/French) is an asset.
Why Volunteer With Us?
At Hospice Niagara, volunteers are essential members of our care community. You will:
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Residents and their families.
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven team and positive culture.
- Gain valuable experience in a specialized palliative care environment.
How to Apply
If you are compassionate, dependable, and interested in supporting end-of-life care, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our dedicated team of Volunteers.
For clarity, this is an UNPAID position.
About Hospice Niagara
Hospice Niagara provides compassionate care, hope, and encouragement to residents of Niagara with life-limiting progressive illnesses and support to their caregivers, families and those who grieve their deaths. We serve as an example of end-of-life care, in partnership with others in the community.
Hospice is a concept of care. Hospice Niagara aims to improve the quality of life for people with a life-limiting, progressive illness from the time of diagnosis. The focus is on caring, not curing, and on life, not death. Hospice care extends to family members and caregivers, helping them to care for their loved one and to care for themselves.
Hospice Niagara's programs and services (with the exception of pharmaceuticals) are free to residents of Niagara, thanks to the goodwill and charitable donations of members of the community.
Hospice Niagara provides services to individuals and families in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erie and Lincoln. We also serve Niagara-on-the-Lake, in co-operation with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care Service, and West Lincoln and Grimsby, in co-operation with McNally House Hospice and the Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers.