Volunteer Training

The field of hospice palliative care is very specialized, and volunteers will receive adequate training to feel more confident and comfortable. As a volunteer, you do not need to be an expert, but you will become knowledgeable and equipped with the basic skills to assist our residents, community clients, and family members/caregivers during their greatest time of need.

Interested in becoming a volunteer? 

Volunteers complete a free, comprehensive training program, tailored to the specific envionment of Bethell Hospice, and enjoy access to ongoing education opportunities.

Training & Onboarding Process 

Bethell Hospice provides Onboard training for new volunteers twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. 
 

Spring Training – please submit your application by February 1st. 

Fall Training – please submit your application by September 1st. 

Applications submitted after the deadline dates may be deferred to the next training cycle. 

The intake process includes the following steps: 
  1. Complete online Volunteer Application Form 
  2. Attend a virtual info session 
  3. Schedule an interview 
  4. Reference Checks are completed 
  5. Successful candidates are enrolled in a combination of online and in-person training 
  6. Review and sign policies/admin forms/submit Vulnerable Sector Check 
  7. Shadow with an experienced volunteer. 

The Spring in-person training sessions take place on Thursday evenings in April. The Fall in-person training sessions take place on Thursday evenings in November. These are mandatory classes to attend for volunteering in the residence at Bethell Hospice. 

In total, you can expect the volunteer training process to take approximately 30 hours. 

(Please note, new volunteers in the garden and maintenance departments do not require to take the in-person training, and therefore have flexibility to start any time of the year)