18 King Street E 905-951-3534 |
 |
In-Home Volunteer Visiting
Hospice Caledon's specially trained In-Home Volunteer Visitors provides in-home supportive care for individuals with life-limiting illness and for their families.
|
|
In-Home Volunteer Visitors provide emotional, practical, social and spiritual support to people with life-limiting illness. They may also provide support and respite to the families and close caregivers of the people they visit. Volunteer Visitors will not provide nursing or medical care, give medications, offer professional advice or counselling. However... Volunteer Visitors will listen, share a tear or a laugh, offer a broad shoulder to lean on, help with practical needs, hold a hand, talk about death and dying when the client or family wish to do so, yet help them to live life to its fullest for as long as there is life. Volunteer TrainingTraining is flexible to the needs of our volunteers, including weekend, weekday or weeknight options. Ongoing training needs are addressed through workshops throughout the year. Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteer VisitingQ: I've just found out I have cancer and I'm afraid of what's to come. Could a Volunteer Visitor help me even though I don't have a prognosis of being terminally ill? A: Yes! Having a Visiting Volunteer at time of initial diagnosis can help you to work through some of the fears and issues of having a life-limiting illness. You may find several of Hospice Caledon's programs helpful at this time. Q: Do I need a referral from my doctor to be eligible for a Volunteer Visitor? A. No. You or a caregiver may contact Hospice Caledon or you may be referred by a health care or social services professional or agency. Today Hospice Palliative Care is open to any person who feels they require support because of a life-limiting illness. Q: Will I have to pay for a Volunteer Visitor? A: No! There is no charge to any client or family member to have a Volunteer Visitor. Q: How is Hospice Caledon's In-Home Volunteer Visiting program funded? A: Generally hospice programs rely on charitable giving; a majority of the cost of programs is provided by private donors. We also receive some funding from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Q: My doctor and the hospital where I received care are not in the Town of Caledon. Am I still eligible for a Volunteer Visitor from Hospice Caledon if I live in Caledon? A: Yes. Hospice Caledon works closely with hospitals and other health care agencies and professionals both in the Town of Caledon and in surrounding areas to ensure we can provide for you consistent, coordinated and comprehensive care. Coming in 2008, Hospice Caledon's Bethell House will also be offering residential hospice end-of-life care to people in Dufferin Country, Brampton, part of northwestern Greater Toronto Area and other surrounding communities. Q: How do I apply or inquire about having a Volunteer Visitor: A: You or someone on your behalf may contact Hospice Caledon at: 18 King Street East or Email our offices |
|