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Become a Direct Support Volunteer

Become a Direct Support Volunteer

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Join our incredible team at Oak Ridges Hospice as a Direct Support Volunteer—where your presence can bring peace, comfort, and companionship to residents and their families during life’s most meaningful moments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Spending one-on-one time with residents—sharing stories, reading, or just being a quiet presence
Offering emotional support to families and caregivers
Help deliver meals and beverages
Supporting staff with non-medical tasks such as laundry, restocking etc
Providing simple comfort measures like fluffing pillows or holding a hand
Pitching in at the kitchen or reception desk when needed
Logging daily updates to support care team communication

What are we looking for:

A compassionate, patient, and a great listener
Comfortable supporting people through emotional or tender moments
Able to stay grounded and aware of your own boundaries
A team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why Volunteer with us?

Make a powerful difference in people’s lives
Build deep, meaningful connections with families, residents, and staff
Ongoing training and volunteer support
Become part of a compassionate, supportive team

Time Commitment:
4 hours per week

Requirements:

Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check
2 Reference Checks
Completion of a 30-hour online training through HPCO
Completion of Oak Ridges Hospice Orientation
2–3 peer-shadow shifts to support you as you get started

Apply today and join the Oak Ridges Hospice family. Your time, your heart, and your kindness can mean the world.

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Volunteer Application

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Last Name:

Home Address:

City:

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Home Phone Number:

Mobile Phone Number:

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What motivated you to apply for a volunteer position at Oak Ridges Hospice and what are you hoping to gain through this experience?:

Please detail any previous volunteer experience?

Please detail any certificates or special training related to Hospice/Palliative Care?

Please detail any skills and abilities that may be beneficial to our organization

Please detail any talents/hobbies you could share with our organization?

Do you speak any other language?

What type of client-serving volunteer roles are you interested in?

What type of administrative volunteer roles are you interested in?

Available to serve:

	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Morning
Early Afternoon
Late Afternoon
Evening
Overnight Respite

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