VOLUNTEER
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!
Did you know... In 2022, more than 75 volunteers logged an estimated 3,500 hours in service to the Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.



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.
APPLY TO VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Please Note: the PCSBV requires all volunteers to fill out a volunteer application form on a program called MyImpact. When you choose a volunteer option above you will be prompted to create a username and password or log in before the volunteer application form will be available to be completed.

The PCSBV hosts volunteer training modules that are certified 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 developed 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 the upcoming training sessions in the Volunteer Training Calendar below.
"At the end of the day, it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished… It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back."
-Denzel Washington
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Please click on the date and training offering in the calendar below to register
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PCSBV Volunteer Training – Grief Companioning Module
PCSBV Volunteer Training – Grief Companioning Module
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Date: November 4, 2023 Time: 9:00am-12noon Location: Zoom Facilitator: Bill Harder - PCSBV's Program Manager Learning objectives: 1. Understand grief as a human part of…
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AHPCA: Palliative Care Training for the Community: Brooks, AB
This no cost, two-day, in-person training follows the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (AHPCA) Training Program which is recognized across Canada. It will give volunteers, caregivers and interested community members…
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PCSBV Volunteer Training – Case Studies
PCSBV Volunteer Training – Case Studies
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Date: November 7, 2023 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Zoom Facilitator: Bill Harder - PCSBV's Program Manager Learning objectives: 1. Understand how to apply the course learnings…
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PCSBV Volunteer Training – Exploring Spirituality
PCSBV Volunteer Training – Exploring Spirituality
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Date: November 16, 2023 Time: 7:00-9:00pm Location: Zoom Facilitator: Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur - Former Interim Dean and lecturer, St. George’s College, Jerusalem. Learning objectives:…
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PCSBV Volunteer Training – Effective Listening
PCSBV Volunteer Training – Effective Listening
Click HERE to register Date: November 22, 2023 Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Location: Zoom Facilitator: Dr. Tiffany Kriz - PhD of Organizational Behavior - Professor of Organizational Behavior, Human Resources Management…
AHPCA: Supporting Children, Youth & Families in the Face of an Advanced Illness
AHPCA: Supporting Children, Youth & Families in the Face of an Advanced Illness
Click HERE to register A Zoom meeting link will be emailed to registrants on Nov. 20, 2023. Most people reach out to Jessica Carroll because they want to make…
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Pilgrims Hospice Society – Volunteer Training Physical Issues and Supports
Pilgrims Hospice Society – Volunteer Training Physical Issues and Supports
Pilgrims Hospice Society - Volunteer Training Physical Issues and Supports Date: Tuesday November 23, 2023 Time: 9:00am – 11:00am Facilitators: Sam Tien, Director, Hospice Community Programs and Dinesh Witharana, Medical…
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AHPCA: Navigating Grief and the Holidays
AHPCA: Navigating Grief and the Holidays
Click HERE to register A Zoom meeting link will be emailed to registrants on Nov. 27, 2023. The holiday season can be a difficult time of year for many…