Volunteer Opportunities

Complementary Therapy Volunteers provide additional support to individuals to promote self-care, relaxation, improved sleep, reduce muscle tension, and promote physical and emotional comfort and balance. 

Grief & Bereavement Support Volunteers work with our professional staff to offer support in a group setting to those who have lost a loved one. Opportunities to work with adults, teens or children are available. 

In-Home Visiting Volunteers are specially trained to provide a reassuring presence, companionship and comfort both for palliative individuals receiving care at home and for their caregivers and family members. Additionally, volunteers can provide respite for caregivers who need a break from their caregiving. Volunteers generally spend 1-4 hours with clients on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. 

Kitchen Volunteers welcome caregivers and visitors into the kitchen, often the heart of the hospice, while preparing/heating up simple foods for our residents. They also prepare coffee, tea, and baked goods for the coffee station, and ensure safe food handling standards are met. 

Maintenance Volunteers assist with general maintenance tasks in the Bethell Hospice residence and the grounds. 

Gardening 

Gardening Volunteers help with the upkeep of the grounds, ensuring a peaceful and beautiful natural environment for our residents and visitors. 

Are you a handy person who would love to give back to your community?

If you answered yes, Bethell Hospice is looking for you!

Bethell Hospice is searching for individuals who would enjoy giving back to our community by sharing their talents as our Maintenance Volunteers.

Duties will be based on your skills & our needs.
Let us know what you shine at – we want to hear from you!

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Minor repairs outdoors/indoors

Snow removal

Grass cutting/ whipper snipping

Keeping our outdoor patio spaces tidy and welcoming

Other duties as assigned!

We are ideally looking for someone who lives locally and is available for 1 shift per week (4 hours typically in the mornings, but we’re flexible).

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

To learn more, reach out to Kat Powell, our Volunteer Program Manager:

Email: [email protected] or

Phone: 905-838-3534 ext. 2245

Reception Volunteers are the first point of contact for anyone arriving at Bethell Hospice. They greet and provide support to individuals, families and service providers as they visit, as well as operating the Bethell Hospice switchboard. 

Resident Support Volunteers actively contribute to the well-being of resident and their families, offering companionship and emotional support 

Bethell Hospice is seeking dedicated, qualified community minded individuals to fill two (2) positions on our Board of Directors. Bethell Hospice is a not-for-profit agency that provides community and hospice residence care to people diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. Previous Board experience is not necessary. Our skilled professional staff and trained volunteers walk alongside those who are facing life-challenging illness; supporting them, their families and friends. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many when you bring your skills; commitment and abilities to the Hospice.

Specifically, we are seeking an individuals with leadership experience in the following areas:

• • Human Resources
  • Business Operations
  • Previous Board experience (appreciated but not mandatory)

Board of Director Responsibilities includes:

• • • • Prepare for and attend monthly Board meetings
      • Lead or participate on one of the Board Committees with a current need for HR expertise.
      • Support the board in recommending necessary policy changes in support of the implementation of the revised by-laws;
      • Participate in an annual, full day strategic session;
      • Participate in implementation of the strategic direction for the organization;
      • Monitor the organization’s performance to achieve the vision and mission of Bethell Hospice;
      • Support the boards external communications and stakeholder engagement.
      • Participate in Bethell Hospice Foundation events to support raising funds for the organization; and
      • Actively contribute to the effective functioning of the Board;

Time Commitment: 12 – 15 hours per month

Location: 15835 McLaughlin Road, Inglewood

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference, please forward your resume and letter of interest to Adal Simeone, Board Member / HR Committee Chair at [email protected].