Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice

Volunteers provide practical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones on the Palliative Care Unit. Alongside training through our VIHA partners, volunteers are orientated and supported by experienced Hospice volunteers.

Volunteers provide support for palliative and bereavement clients, as well as those anticipating the death of a loved one. They offer companionship, practical support and respite for the caregiver.

Volunteers facilitate and support anticipatory and bereavement programs. These volunteers receive continuing education, mentoring, and support that allows them to be effective facilitators within a group setting.

Volunteers work across wellness programs including yoga, reiki, meditation, and sound bath. Volunteers must provide certification.

Volunteers work alongside counsellors as they provide therapy to children and youth in our outreach vehicle during the school year.

Volunteers working in our Thrift Shoppe sort and price donated goods, stock shelves and provide cashier duties. Visit our Thrift Shoppe Page for more details and to apply.

The Thrift Store is located at 1925 Bowen Road (Bowen Centre).

Volunteers from Hospice and in the community create knitted or crocheted shawls. These shawls are used on the Palliative Care Unit, in comfort Care Kits, and throughout our community to offer warmth and support.

Opportunities exist to help with a variety of special events and fundraisers such as Hike for Hospice, Celebrate a Life, Gathering to Remember and Fashion for Compassion.

Interested in Special Events? Visit our Events Page information on how you can help!

Volunteers help in our garden under the guidance of our lead volunteer horticulturalist.

Do you have a special skill or service that you would like to offer to Hospice?

Contact Erin Finnerty at erinf@nanimohospice.com or by calling 250-591-8811 to talk about how you or your organization are able to help out Nanaimo Community Hospice.