Desert Valley Hospice Society
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hospice volunteer oPPORTUNITIES


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Our Volunteers
Provide emotional support, comfort, encouragement, and health and wellness information to clients with a palliative diagnosis, individuals needing hospice care, people living with dementia, caregivers, and seniors seeking  community support and companionship.

Our Volunteers
  • Sit and visit with clients, for up to 4 hours at a time, so caregivers can get other things done.
  • Make wellness check-in calls by phone, providing comfort, conversation, and a community connection.
  • Provide palliative massage.
  • Produce videos, enabling seniors to share their stories with family and friends.
  • Provide companionship.
  • Are trained in palliative support, grief support, and dementia support.
  • Most importantly, love to listen.
 
Our Programs and Services
  • Client and Caregiver Support
  • Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support
  • Grief and Bereavement Support
  • Hospital and Facility Visits
  • In-home Relief Visits
  • Memories & Messages Video Program
  • My Wishes, My Care: Advance Care Planning
  • Palliative Massage
  • Vigils
  • Wellness Check-in Calls
 
Support your community and join our Volunteer Team!  ​New Volunteers are always welcome! 
Connect with us at 250-495-1590 or info@desertvalleyhospice.org 


​22 Jonagold Place, Osoyoos B.C | 250-495-1590 | info@desertvalleyhospice.org | Mailing address:  P.O. Box 1261, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Copyright ©2021 by Desert Valley Hospice Society.  All rights reserved.
  • HOME
  • About Us
    • About Us*
    • The Hospice Movement
    • Our History
    • Meet Our Directors
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Our Awards & Honours
  • Services
    • Services*
    • Palliative Care
    • Companionship & Support
    • Information & Education
    • Supportive Care Centre
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer*
  • Donate
    • Donate*
    • Meet Our Donors
    • Newsletters >
      • December 2021 Newsletter
      • September 2021 Newsletter
      • October 2020 Newsletter
      • December 2019 Newsletter
      • September 2019 Newsletter
  • Events
    • Events*
    • 2022 Alzheimer Dementia Education
    • 2021 Secret Santa for Seniors
    • 2021 Tom Wall Benefit Concert
    • 2021 Hike For Hospice
    • 2021 Wall Quilt Raffle
    • 2020 Handbags for Hospice
    • 2019 Celebration of Caring Hands Photos
    • 2019 Hootenanny for Hospice
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us*
    • Directions
    • Board of Director Opportunities
    • Career Opportunities
    • Membership Opportunities