Volunteer Visitor Services - Hospice Orillia

Volunteer Visitor Services are designed to offer practical and emotional support to individuals living with a progressive life-limiting illness in their own home. Individuals are eligible for this service if they have been given a prognosis of less than one year. These services may include but are not limited to:

Companionship – play cards, scrabble, or just chat over a cup of tea
Caregiver relief – spending time with a client while the caregiver takes a break
Simple comfort measures – playing music, painting and creating art, or other soothing activities

Hospice Orillia is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, can contribute fully, and have equal opportunities.

“Home” is defined as wherever the person resides, whether that be their own house or apartment, a long-term care facility or retirement home.

Volunteers are extensively trained and screened in accordance with the standards of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario.

“The volunteers and staff are well trained and prepared. Our volunteer is very supportive of me and my family”

For more information, contact Sidney Grocott, Community Social Worker, via email or by calling 705-325-0505 ext. 211. Alternatively, you can complete the online referral form or download and complete the referral form here.

Grief is a normal reaction to the loss of a loved one. It can also be a reaction to the loss of relationships, physical ability, opportunities or future hopes and dreams.

Bereavement is the state of having suffered the loss of a loved one. It is the time after a loss during which grief is experienced and mourning occurs.

Mourning is the external expression of grief. It includes rituals that mark someone’s death, such as funerals, wakes or memorial services. Mourning is strongly influenced by a person’s spiritual and cultural beliefs and practices.

Hospice Orillia is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. All individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and have equal opportunities. Our programs, services and opportunities will be accessible regardless of age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance, record of offences, sex, or sexual orientation. We always provide a positive space to our clients, volunteers, and staff.