Volunteer Programs

Yee Hong Hospice Volunteer Program

How can you Volunteer at the Hospice

Volunteering in a Hospice is one of the most fulfilling things you would ever do in your life!

Reception
Kitchen(coffee and snacks)
Residential – Companionship
Administrative – events, newsletter, fundraising
Complementary Therapy – Reiki, hand massage etc.
Gardening/indoor plants and flowers
Sewing/knitting
Tele-check

Volunteer Application Process

Information Session
Application Form
Personal Interview
Personal References
Police Reference Check
Health Review
Training
No cost to the Volunteer

Benefits to you as a Volunteer

Be part of the “end of life journey” of our residents
Cultivate compassion, caring and communication
learn new skills
Obtain a better understanding of life, death and bereavement
Rewarding experience

Yee Hong Hospice Volunteer Application Form

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) Hospice Home Visiting

Name of program: Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) Hospice Home Visiting

Contact Information

Location: The Hub – Mid Scarborough 2660 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M1K 2S3
Contact: Chrystalla Chew (Palliative Care Coordinator)
Tel: (416) 642-9445 ext. 4419
Email: cchew@schcontario.ca

Services provided

Companionship (games, arts & crafts, other activities), active listening
Caregiver respite/support
Errand running, light meal prep
Accompaniment for outings (e.g. to the mall, park, etc.)
Complementary therapies (i.e. Reiki, Therapeutic Touch)