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NAV-CARE PROGRAM       To Learn More About the program-  Click  NAV-CARE

Responsive & Interactive

Navigation services are provided by specially trained volunteer navigators, in partnership with health care providers. Volunteer navigators will advocate for older adults, facilitate community connections, coordinate access to services and resources, and promote active engagement within the community. Like a helpful neighbour or friend, Nav-CARE volunteers focus on enhancing the quality of life of their clients.

How will the service work?

​A trained volunteer will provide regular scheduled visits at your home. The volunteer will:
*Provide support to help you live well with serious illness
*Help identify and access community and healthcare services
*Identify resources that can help with needs now and in the future
*Help when life gets challenging

How Nav-CARE benefits clients:

*Relieves any feelings of loneliness, isolation and anxiety.
*Provides someone for you to talk to about important decisions and future plans.
*Connects you with your community and the world at large.
*Gives help to locate local services and resources to help you manage your illness and well-being.
*Assists you to re-engage in hobbies and other interests.
*Tailors a one-to-one relationship to meet your specific needs.
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How to Register:

Call the Volunteer Program Director Tel: 250-495-1590 ext 103
Or email: programs@desertvalleyhospice.org
Or visit us Mon-Thur. 10am to 3pm 22 Jonagold Place in Osoyoos
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Volunteer Navigation Partnerships: A Compassionate
Community Approach to Care Serving Oliver, Osoyoos & OK Falls
“Quality of life, isolation, and declining independence become an increasing concern for this fragile population as they learn to live with advancing illness.  By pairing them up with hospice volunteers who have additional navigational competency training for regular support visits, and pairing the hospice volunteer up with a nurse or health provider in the local health system for connection if needed, these patients report that they feel more supported and have better quality of life while living with their advancing illness. This approach is considered to be a compassionate communities approach to care and helps build capacity in smaller rural centres.”
​Elisabeth Antifeau, Interior Health Regional Clinical Nurse Specialist – Palliative Care
​22 Jonagold Place, Osoyoos B.C | 250-495-1590 | info@desertvalleyhospice.org | Mailing address:  P.O. Box 1261, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Copyright ©2020 by Desert Valley Hospice Society. All rights reserved.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • The Hospice Movement
    • Our History
    • What We Do
    • Our Team >
      • Meet Our Directors
      • Meet Our Staff
      • Board Opportunities
    • Membership
    • Newsletters >
      • October 2020 Newsletter
      • December 2019 Newsletter
      • September 2019 Newsletter
    • Events >
      • 2020 Handbags for Hospice
      • 2020 Hike For Hospice >
        • 2020 Hike Pledge Form
        • 2020 Hike Posters Honour Memory
      • 2019 Celebration of Caring Hands Photos
      • 2019 Hike for Hospice Photos
      • 2019 Hootenanny for Hospice
      • 2018 Hike for Hospice
      • 2017 Hike for Hospice
      • 2017 Celebration of Caring Hands
      • 2016 Celebration of Caring Hands
  • Programs & Services
    • DVHS Services 2021
    • Advance Care Planning
    • Grief and Bereavement Support
    • Guest Suites
    • Nav-CARE Program
    • Palliative Massage
    • SHINE & SCDP Day Program
    • Tea & Talks Dementia Support
    • Wellness Call Check-in Programs
    • Caregiver Support
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Training
    • Hospice Volunteer Opportunities
    • Special Event Helpers
  • DONATE
    • Ways to Give
    • Meet Our Donors
    • PPE Donations
  • Contact Us
    • Directions