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Our Mission

   
   
 

Martin Luther King stated that "life's most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?"

Every year across Ontario, over 13,500 volunteers are actively involved in this essential element of hospice care. These volunteers play a very instrumental role throughout our organization. They provide the best care with the key importance of the human element to help families and individuals experiencing a life-threatening illness.

At Doane House Hospice, we feel honored and privileged to have 170 volunteers who have not only given their time but also endless amounts of care and support.

   
 
   
  Volunteer Opportunities
   
   
 
Our volunteers are the foundation of Doane House Hospice. Whether you like to sit and chat, walk and talk, drive a car, help in the office or with fundraising events, we have a volunteer position that will best fit you.
 
Board of Directors: Made up of individuals within our community with a variety of skills such as, IT, marketing, fund development, lawyers, doctors and life experiences who come together to provide direction for our organization.
 
Client Service: Work with the support ofour professional staff to ensure the client’s and their families receive the highest quality care.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Event Volunteers: Work with the committee members or serve on the committee helping to raise funds and support our programs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Administration Committee: Provides administrative assistant to the staff at Doane House. Responsibilities include filing, input of data into the computer system and mailing out newsletters.
 
Drivers: Pick up client’s from their home to attend the Oasis day program at Doane House. The driver returns and takes the client’s back home when the program has ended.
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  Training
   
   
 
We prepare our client service volunteers by providing a thirty hour certificate program on relevant topics. The training will ensure that our clients receive exceptional care by the hands of a Doane House volunteer.
 
The next course begins February 2008 and April 2008.
 
 
 
Palcare Network for York Region - Core Concepts in Palliative Care Courses for Winter and Spring 2008
 
Core Concepts Level One Topics (Core training for all client volunteer’s):
  • Introduction to palliative care core concepts
  • Communication Skills and Pain Management
  • Alzheimer's/Dementias in Palliative Care and Spiritual Issues/ Funeral Planning
  • Complementary Therapies and Introduction to Family Dynamics
  • Stress Management and Grief and Bereavement
  • Cultural Considerations
Newmarket Spring Dates 2008:
Tuesday, April 8th and Tuesday, April 15th 6:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday, April 22nd and Tuesday, April 29th 6:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday, May 6th and Tuesday, May 13th 6:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 27th 6:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday, June 3rd and Tuesday, June 10th 6:00pm-9:00pm
 
Richmond Hill Spring Dates 2008:
Monday, April 21st and Monday, April 28th 6:00pm-9:00pm

Thursday, May 8thand Thursday, May 15th 6:00pm-9:00pm

Thursday, May 22nd and Thursday, May 29th 6:00pm-9:00pm

Thursday, June 5th and Thursday, June 12th 6:00pm-9:00pm

Thursday, June 19th and Thursday, June 26th 6:00pm-9:00pm
 
Core Concepts Level Two:
Begins Wednesday, April 16/08 and continues every Wednesday until June 18/08 from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
 
Please contact Nadine Persaud: npersaud@doanehospice.org or (905) 967-0259 ex.106
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  Interested in Volunteering?
   
   
 
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please complete our online volunteer application form. Once you have completed the form, please feel free to drop the application off at Doane House. You can also mail it to the address on the form or fax it to (905) 967-0593. You will be contacted as soon as possible by the coordinator of volunteer services.
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  Volunteer Notices
   
   
 
"Once upon a time"...Stories that need to be told. Presented by Dr. Brian Berger.
 
On February 4th, 2008 the Southlake Medical Arts building was transformed into an insightful and heart filled story-telling room. The ambience was beautiful and peaceful lit up by the audience of 130. Attendees included other hospices, the CCAC, nurses, doctors and volunteers.
 
Dr.Berger’s calm and soothing voice engaged the hearts and minds of all listeners and his talk on the importance of listening to one’s story during the last stages of one’s life was well received. Dr.Berger reminded us of the significance of treating individuals as human-beings as opposed to a patient and focused on the human element rather than the medical aspect. The art of listening and lending an ear was greatly demonstrated throughout Dr.Berger’s presentation and the impact this had on Dr.Berger’s patients was incredible.
 
Doane House Hospice felt honoured and privileged holding such a wonderful event. On behalf of DHH, we would like to thank everyone who participated in making this in-service such a great success. A special thanks to Dr.Berger for presenting such an educational yet heartfelt presentation and to Purdue for sponsoring this event. Many left the room with a very important take home message that hopefully they can practice when dealing with their clients.
 
Thoughts about Dr.Berger
 
"As a volunteer at Doane House Hospice Oasis, I meet with many client’s. I therefore have the opportunity to get to know each client as a person (parent, nurse, secretary, banker, engineer, accountant, artist). While being aware of the illness, I must always see the client as that person and try to supply the human touch. When a client passes away of coarse, I will feel sad but I will also be grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in a small part of that person’s life."

Thank you Dr. Berger.
Una Walshe (Oasis Day Program Volunteer).
 
"As a physician it was unfortunate that not more of my colleagues attended this valuable and delicate presentation discussing such an important part of practice."
 
"Dr.Berger opened my eyes to story-telling and what it can do for a palliative client. Unfortunately, it is something that we tend to look past because we are so focused on the illness."
 
 
Our Volunteers...

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  Volunteer Bill of Rights
   
   
 
  • The right to be treated as a co-worker, not just free help.
  • The right to a suitable assignment with consideration for personal preference, temperament, life experiences and education.
  • The right to know as much as possible about the agency or service: its policies, its people and its programs.
  • The right to training for the job – training that is thoughtfully planned and effectively presented.
  • The right to continuing education on the job including a follow-up to initial training and information about new developments and training for greater responsibility.
  • The right to sound guidance and direction by someone who is experienced, patient, well informed and thoughtful and who has the time to invest in giving guidance.
  • The right to a place to work – an orderly, designated place, conducive to work and worthy of the job to be done.
  • The right to promotion and a variety of experiences through: advancement of assignments of more responsibility, transfer from one activity to another and/or special assignment.
  • The right to be heard – to have a part in planning, to feel free to make suggestions, to have respect shown for an honest opinion.
  • The right of recognition in the form of promotion and awards, through day-by-day expressions of appreciation and, most importantly, by being treated as a bona fide worker.
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  Volunteer Gallery
   
   
 
Select from the drop down list below.
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