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Grief & Bereavement Support Volunteer – Job posting

Grief & Bereavement Support Volunteer – Job posting

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back? At Oak Ridges Hospice, we understand that grief can be an overwhelming, isolating journey. You can make that path a little gentler by offering a voice of compassion and a heart of understanding. Join our team as a Grief & Bereavement Volunteer and help caregivers and family members navigate their loss through meaningful conversation and connection.

What You’ll be Doing:

Offer one-on-one phone support to grieving individuals once a week for 12 weeks
Listen with empathy, patience, and care—offering space, not solutions
Share relevant community resources, when needed
Stay in touch through phone calls, offering consistent, peer-to-peer comfort
Be a gentle guide, walking alongside someone through their grief
Model genuine emotion and respectful, non-judgmental support

What we are looking for:

Have experienced a significant personal loss and feel called to support others
Understand that grief is unique, complex, and deeply personal
Are an empathetic listener with a calm, steady presence
Communicate with kindness, clarity, and confidence
Are emotionally grounded and practice good self-care

Why Volunteer with us?

Make a real impact by supporting families through some of life’s hardest moments
Join a warm, supportive community of hospice staff and volunteers
Deepen your communication, empathy, and peer support skills
Ongoing learning and team connection opportunities
Your voice can bring peace. Your time can bring hope.

Time Commitment:

1-2 hours per week
Flexible, remote-friendly schedule

Requirements:

Police Records Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening
2 Reference Checks
30-hour online HPCO training
3-hour Grief and Bereavement Support training
Oak Ridges Hospice Orientation

Apply today and walk alongside someone as they find healing, one conversation at a time.

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