Hospice Kingston volunteers are an integral part of our day to day operations. The achievements of Hospice Kingston are made possible by the volunteers who share their time and talents with the organization. Volunteers make a difference every day to the people we serve. They are actively building Hospice Kingston’s future within the community through involvement in service delivery, fundraising, and administration. Volunteers initially receive a minimum of 30 hours HPCO training as well specialized training for Community Hospice Services. This training prepares volunteers for the administrative services they may perform for the hospice or the ways in which they will be directly assisting patients, caregivers, and families. They learn the overall needs of a patient during end-of-life, assistance with individuals and families with grief, loss, bereavement and understanding patient and health information privacy. Volunteering in palliative and bereavement care is one of the most rewarding volunteer choices anyone can make. Not only does it make a huge difference to the person who is dying and their family and the bereaved but also to the volunteer’s own life. Volunteers learn to cherish each day, listen deeply and value life as a gift. There are many ways to get involved in the work of Hospice Kingston!
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