For Volunteers

Volunteers are vital members of the palliative care team. The Canadian Virtual Hospice recognizes that palliative care volunteers spend their time supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The dedication and support shown by volunteers is one reason palliative care is so widely regarded as compassionate care.

For Volunteers is intended for volunteers and volunteer managers to showcase and share valuable resource material so that we may benefit from each other’s experiences. 
 

Manager Resources
Doorway Thoughts: Cross-Cultural Health Care for Older Adults This book addresses the role of ethnicity in health decision-making in America. This book focuses on how clinicians caring...
Dying Well: Peace and Possibilities Dr. Byock, a palliative care physician, shares his personal experiences and philosophy of caring for the dying. Volunteers...
Elf Help Books Elf Help books, published by Abbey Press Trade Books in St. Meinrad, Indianna, are available in two series: one for children...
Essentials in Hospice Palliative Care: Powerpoint Presentations Kath Murray, RN, BSN, MA, CHPCN(C), has developed a number of powepoint presentation available for purchase (CD format) on...
Facilitator's Guide for Hospice Volunteer Training The guide is based on British Columbia Hospice Volunteer Standards includes modules for volunteer education program consistent...
Graceful Passages: A Companion for Living and Dying (A Book and 2-CD Set) Uses life-affirming music and messages from celebrated spiritual thinkers from a variety of traditions to guide listeners/readers...
The Handbook for Companioning the Mourner This inspiring handbook explores Dr. Wolfelt's "companioning" model of grief care and contrasts with the traditional "treatment"...
Hospice Palliative Care Volunteers: A Training Program A training manual developed by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association to ensure that volunteers receive consistent...
How to Be an Even Better Listener: A Practical Guide for Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteers Using a combination of compelling vignettes and reflective exercises, Robert Mundle provides readers with practical strategies...
Integrating a Palliative Approach: Essentials for Personal Support Workers- Textbook This textbook is written specifically for personal support workers, healthcare assistants, nurse’s aides, community support...
Volunteer Resources
The Compassionate Community Startup Toolkit The Compassionate Community Startup Toolkit will equip you with essential information about the Compassionate Community framework...
GetPalliativeCare.org Getpalliativecare. org is an American website which provides  palliative care information for people coping with serious,...
How to Be an Even Better Listener: A Practical Guide for Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteers Using a combination of compelling vignettes and reflective exercises, Robert Mundle provides readers with practical strategies...

For more information about becoming a volunteer, contact your local or provincial palliative care office.

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