Kitchen Volunteer

2 weeks ago

Welland, Ontario, Canada Hospice Niagara Full time $10,000 - $20,000 per year

Location:
Hospice NIagara - St. Catharines and Welland Locations

Schedule:
Weekly shifts available Monday-Sunday, 8:00-11:00 a.m. (highest need)

Additional
lunch and dinner
shifts also available.  Volunteers typically work 1 3-hour shift per week.

About the Role

Residence Volunteers play a vital role in supporting compassionate, person-centred care for Residents and families at Hospice Niagara. Working closely with the clinical team, you will help create a warm, supportive environment by assisting with comfort measures, hospitality tasks, and day-to-day activities within the residence.

This dynamic role requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing resident and family needs. Volunteers take direction from the clinical team and Chef and contribute meaningfully to the overall experience of care at Hospice Niagara.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist nursing staff in the preparation, distribution, and clean-up of meals for Residents.
  • Communicate with the Residence Team to receive and share updates related to the residence and resident needs.
  • Maintain accurate records by logging volunteer hours in the online system.
  • Uphold and model Hospice Niagara's Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Directions.
  • Follow all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and safety practices.
  • Report any concerns or policy contraventions to the Supervisor.

What You Bring

  • Compassion, sensitivity, and a commitment to supporting people at end of life.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clinical staff and fellow volunteers.
  • Flexibility and comfort adapting to changing priorities in a care environment.
  • Reliability and a positive, respectful approach to working with Residents and families.
  • A clear vulnerable sector police report
  • Bilingual (English/French) is an asset.

Why Volunteer With Us?

At Hospice Niagara, volunteers are essential members of our care community. You will:

  • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Residents and their families.
  • Be part of a supportive, values-driven team and positive culture.
  • Gain valuable experience in a specialized palliative care environment.

How to Apply

If you are compassionate, dependable, and interested in supporting end-of-life care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today
to join our dedicated team of Volunteers.

For clarity, this is an UNPAID position.

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