Volunteer With Us
Heart House Hospice volunteers are the heart of so much of our work here at hospice.
Our work would not be possible without our truly incredible volunteers.
We have a lot of work to do in caring for the individuals and families we support. We rely on volunteers to help us in many ways. Approximately 200 volunteers give of their time and skills to support our work.
Every week our volunteers contribute over 210 hours of their time to our organization which amounts to over 10,000 hours a year. Truly Appreciated! Truly Amazing!
Our in home volunteers go in to the homes of the people we serve to provide companionship, respite and support. In the last few years our volunteers have made a meaningful difference to over 150 families doing over 765 visits and contributing 1870 hours.
During our spa days our specially trained volunteers provide a variety of complementary therapies. This year alone our volunteers provided 866 treatments to the people we support.
We provide the orientation and the training for the different volunteer opportunities. Any of our volunteers that work directly with our families are required to take our 30 hour training.
We are SO VERY grateful to all of our volunteers for the continued generosity and commitment to our families, our work and Heart House Hospice.
Why Volunteer
With only a few hours per week, volunteering at Heart House Hospice is easy and rewarding. We have tasks to suit everyone whatever your skills or interests…
Volunteering is a great way to give to and build community. Volunteering can make a positive difference in your community, the lives of others, your life and your health so WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Be a volunteer!!
What you gain
What you get
Volunteer Opportunities
IN HOME VOLUNTEER
Visit people living with a life limiting illness in their homes, providing social and emotional support.
- In Home
- 3-4 hours per week
- Weekdays 9am-8pm
Complementary THERAPY
Are you trained in one or more complementary therapies? Use your skills to bring comfort to others.
- In Home, In Office
- 1-2 hours per week
- Weekdays & Weekends 9am-8pm
DAY PROGRAM VOLUNTEER
Do you have talents and time to share? Volunteers plan & assist with activities during our afternoon gathering.
- Office
- 12:00pm-4:00pm
-
Wednesday afternoon
Runs September – June
DRIVERS
Drive for a purpose! Volunteer and help get people to and from our weekly programs. We offer compensation for mileage.
- On the road
- Varies: 12-4, 10-1
- Wednesday, Monday
RECEPTION/ OFFICE
Be the first person to greet the people who come to our offices. Computer skills an asset
- Office
- 1-3 hour shift a week
- Weekdays 8:30am-4:30pm
OUTREACH
Be a charity champion by going out in the community and share our programs with others. Help us make and build connections
- Community
- 1 or more hours per week
- Weekdays 9am-8pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Champion hospice palliative care in our community by participating on our board.
- Office
- A couple times per month
- Evening meetings
BEREAVEMENT
Are you a good listener? How about helping a person who is living with grief by volunteering with our bereavement work.
- In Home/In office
- 2 hours per week
- Weekdays 9am-8pm
FUNDRAISING/ EVENT
Do you love planning events? We need volunteers to help us plan the events that make our programs possible.
- Office, Community
- 2-3 hours per month
- Variable
KNITTERS
Love to Knit? How about knitting HUGs or lap blankets for Hospice? We will find a home for your creation.
- From you own home
- 1 or more hours per week
- Weekdays 9am-8pm
IN HOME VOLUNTEER
Visit people living with a life limiting illness in their homes, providing social and emotional support.
- In Home
- 3-4 hours per week
- Weekdays 9am-8pm
BEREAVEMENT
Are you a good listener? How about helping a person who is living with grief by volunteering with our bereavement work.
- In Home/In office
- 2 hours per week
- Weekdays 9am-8pm
RECEPTION/ OFFICE
Be the first person to greet the people who come to our offices. Computer skills an asset
- Office
- 1-3 hour shift a week
- Weekdays 8:30am-4:30pm
DAY PROGRAM VOLUNTEER
Do you have talents and time to share? Volunteers plan & assist with activities during our afternoon gathering.
- Office
- 12:00pm-4:00pm
-
Wednesday afternoon
Runs September – June
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Champion hospice palliative care in our community by participating on our board.
- Office
- A couple times per month
- Evening meetings
DRIVERS
Drive for a purpose! Volunteer and help get people to and from our weekly programs. We offer compensation for mileage.
- On the road
- Varies: 12-4, 10-1
- Wednesday, Monday
FUNDRAISING/ EVENT
Do you love planning events? We need volunteers to help us plan the events that make our programs possible.
- Office, Community
- 2-3 hours per month
- Variable
Complementary THERAPY
Are you trained in one or more complementary therapies? Use your skills to bring comfort to others.
- In Home, In Office
- 1-2 hours per week
- Weekdays & Weekends 9am-8pm
KNITTERS
Love to Knit? How about knitting HUGs or lap blankets for Hospice? We will find a home for your creation.
- From you own home
- 1 or more hours per week
- Weekdays 9am-8pm
OUTREACH
Be a charity champion by going out in the community and share our programs with others. Help us make and build connections
- Community
- 1 or more hours per week
- Weekdays 9am-8pm
Apply now!
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM
We make an effort to follow up with every application within two weeks but ask that If you have not heard from us within two weeks please contact us to confirm your application was received.
Thank you for your interest in Heart House Hospice!
Janet Watson, Coordinator of Volunteers
Heart House Hospice
Unit #1 – 855 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga, ON L4W 4L6 or call (905) 712-8119 ext. 223 to make an appointment and bring the application with you.