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Canuck Place Children’s Hospice: Vancouver and Abbotsford, BC
Canuck Place is a caring, innovative children’s hospice and community-based service that fully embraces the life of each child and family. They provide leadership in improving pediatric palliative care regionally, nationally, and internationally through collaboration, education, and research.
Canuck Place is actively recruiting volunteers at both Vancouver and Abbotsford hospices! As a Canuck Place volunteer, students can help families create lasting memories. Volunteers are the backbone of the Canuck Place organization. Without this dedicated group, they couldn’t provide the exceptional care and comfort families count on.
As a Canuck Place volunteer, students can provide support in a range of ways. From baking cookies to helping a child with a craft project, they can ensure patients’ lives are lived to the fullest. Volunteers can apply for either a regular, in-house role (minimum two shifts a month and a year-long commitment) or a special events role.
Volunteer requirements regardless of role:
- Must be at minimum 16 years old to apply to any volunteer role
- 2 doses of COVID-19 Vaccination
- Criminal Record Check
Volunteer positions:
Family Volunteer
Family volunteers are with the children during activities, in the school room, on outings in the community, and generally are there to support the child and family with whatever activities they are doing. Family Volunteers must complete a Canuck Place Children’s Hospice 25-hour training program and commit for a minimum of one-year of service post training. Please note that family volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Kitchen Volunteer
Kitchen Volunteers provide support to the kitchen staff by assisting with baking, some preparation of meals and cleaning in the kitchen and dining room areas. The Kitchen Volunteer plays a huge part in helping to create and nurture a warm and welcoming place that provides the families with the comforts of home. It is required that all Kitchen Volunteers have or be willing to complete a Food Safe Level I Certification and a current Hepatitis A Vaccination.
Garden Volunteer (Vancouver only)
Canuck Place Vancouver is set in beautiful gardens lovingly maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers. The gardens are a place of joy and tranquillity for the children and families at the hospice. The Garden Crew maintains the garden and grounds.
Peer Volunteer
Peer Volunteers support the Family Volunteers and the professional care team. The Peer Volunteer is a companion to children by playing, creating arts and crafts, playing computer & board games, and generally interacting with the child on a companion basis. Peer Volunteers must complete a 4-hour Canuck Place Children’s Hospice training program.
Reception Volunteer (Vancouver only)
Office Reception Volunteers assist the full-time receptionist with office duties and provide reception & switchboard coverage for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice during the evenings and weekends. The Office Reception Volunteer is a pleasant, articulate first contact for the guests, visitors and callers to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice where you perform office support as needed.
Special Events
Includes annual signature fundraising events such as the Gift of Time and Gift of Love galas, Lighting of the House ceremonies and other community events such as golf tournaments etc.
Canuck Place offers an incredible opportunity for students to make a difference while gaining valuable experiences. Learn more and apply to be a volunteer here.
If you’re interested in discovering more extracurricular options, be sure to check out our other features under the Fun topic on the blog. And, if you’re looking for guidance on which activities can boost your resume in preparation for university applications, feel free to reach out to us and chat with one of our educational consultants. We’d love to help you find the perfect extracurricular that aligns with your goals and passions!
