VOLUNTEER
The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley relies upon many dedicated and compassionate volunteers sharing their time and skills. Recruitment for volunteers may fluctuate depending on the needs of our community and program delivery.
We are currently at capacity for new volunteer applications but may reopen in the fall of 2024
Volunteers are at the core of the work we do at the Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley. These committed and passionate people help us achieve our mission and vision to bring palliative care to our community.
We can't imagine what we would do without such supporters!
Client Care Volunteers
Client-care volunteers give their time and talents in many nurturing ways. Such as: meeting for coffee with grieving clients, being friendly companions to palliative clients, and tidying houses for busy family members. Volunteers assist clients and caregivers, by supporting them in exploring meaningful ways to live their life to the fullest.
Dementia Care Volunteers
This dedicated group of volunteers have specialist training and give support to families navigating dementia. This team provides caregiver respite, resource navigation, and quality of life activities for dementia clients such as skiing or birding.
General Volunteers
We rely on general volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors, assist with planning and day of tasks for events, and support with administrative duties. Each volunteer is a key component in helping us achieve our mission and vision.
The PCSBV hosts volunteer training modules that were developed by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. The modules may be taken in any order and are repeated several time slots to accommodate learners' schedules. This training has been created to help hospice palliative care programs across the country ensure that volunteers receive the consistent training and information they need to provide high quality services.
The training modules are available throughout the year and are currently running virtually via Zoom. View and register for the upcoming training sessions below.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Module 8: Grief Companioning
Tuesday October 15, 2024
6:30-8:30 PM
Module 8: Grief Companioning
Thursday November 14, 2024
6:30-8:30 PM
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER EVENTS
PCSBV October Volunteer Wellness Series: Sound Bathing
The PCSBV’s Monthly Volunteer Wellness Series is a PCSBV volunteer-led series that offers an opportunity for volunteers to come together, while sharing knowledge and tools for self-care and wellness.
More about our facilitator:
"I am a student and practitioner of diverse modalities including yoga, meditation, energy work, end of life transitioning, frequency and plant medicines.
Guided by my own healing journey and leadership from powerful mentors, I endeavor to embody heart-centered transformation. I am dedicated to assisting individuals on their own healing path while honoring your innate wisdom within. My mission is to support your reconnection to Self and Source, through the unification of body, mind and soul.
I love to share my passions and medicines with others, whether in intimate or group settings."