Bereavement Support Volunteer (virtual)

(Grey Bruce Hospice, Chapman House)

Position ID: V-CWD0047
Last Modified: 06 Jun 2025
Last Full Update: 06 Jun 2025

Opportunity Details: Bereavement Support Volunteer (virtual)

Contact Patti Golem, Operations Manager, Grey Bruce Hospice, Chapman House; Phone: 519-370-7239 ext 109; Email: pgolem@greybrucehospice.com
Duties
  • Providing peer to peer support for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one
  • This support is offered over the phone, and is arranged by our Social Worker
More Info Link https://www.greybrucehospice.com/volunteers
Clients Clients are usually friends or family members of a resident who has spent time at Chapman House Residential Hospice.
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Hospice Care ; Telephone Communication ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual
Skills/Experience Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience
Commitment Length Short Term (3 months or less) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year)
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Virtual Volunteering
Minimum Hours 1 / Week
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
 
Times will be arranged based on the individual needs and are usually consistent once scheduled.
Accessibility Not Applicable
Location Owen Sound
Number of Positions Bruce County ; Grey County 
 
3 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Volunteer Applicant will be required to complete training through HPCO. This will be arranged for the volunteer and is then completed online.
Referrals 10

Agency Details: Grey Bruce Hospice, Chapman House

Office Phone 519-370-7239
Fax 519-470-4101
E-Mail info@greybrucehospice.com
Website https://www.greybrucehospice.com
Address & Map
1725 10th St E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 0G5
 
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Mailing Address 1725 10th St E 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 0G5