For Volunteers

Volunteers are vital members of the palliative care team. The Canadian Virtual Hospice recognizes that palliative care volunteers spend their time supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The dedication and support shown by volunteers is one reason palliative care is so widely regarded as compassionate care.

For Volunteers is intended for volunteers and volunteer managers to showcase and share valuable resource material so that we may benefit from each other’s experiences. 
 

Manager Resources
Compassionate Care Course
This page on Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba's website summarizes the objectives and topics addressed in their basic volunteer... read more...
Cultural Traditions and Health Care Beliefs of Some Older Adults
This resource was developed to provide an overview of some common cultural beliefs and traditions in the context of health... read more...
Death 101: A Workbook for Educating and Healing
This workbook guide includes over 160 activities for individuals, classes, and groups to use to gain personal awareness and... read more...
Death, Dying and Social Differences
"How often in palliative care do you hear patients referred to as a 'case of this' or 'a case of that'? This book serves... read more...
Doorway Thoughts: Cross-Cultural Health Care for Older Adults
This book addresses the role of ethnicity in health decision-making in America. This book focuses on how clinicians caring... read more...
Dying Well: Peace and Possibilities
Dr. Byock, a palliative care physician, shares his personal experiences and philosophy of caring for the dying. Volunteers... read more...
Elf Help Books
Elf Help books, published by Abbey Press Trade Books in St. Meinrad, Indianna, are available in two series: one for children... read more...
Essentials in Hospice Palliative Care: Powerpoint Presentations
Kath Murray, RN, BSN, MA, CHPCN(C), has developed a number of powepoint presentation available for purchase (CD format) on... read more...
Facilitator's Guide for Hospice Volunteer Training
The guide is based on British Columbia Hospice Volunteer Standards includes modules for volunteer education program consistent... read more...
Facing the Fears: Making the Journey
This DVD can be used for public and volunteer education to heighten awareness and answer common questions related to hospice... read more...
Volunteers in hospice and palliative care: A resource for voluntary service managers
This book provides comprehensive, practical guidelines on the responsibilities of those who lead, coordinate and manage volunteers... read more...
Volunteer Resources
B is for Balance
Every professional wants balance between life at work and at home, but how do you find that in today’s overworked, overscheduled... read more...

For more information about becoming a volunteer, contact your local or provincial palliative care office.

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