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Prairie Hospice Client Service Volunteer
| Date Posted | December 9, 2025 |
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| Expiry Date of Posting | January 28, 2026 |
| Organization Name | Prairie Hospice Society Inc. |
| Contact Name | Muriel Dickson |
| Mailing Address | 716 Queen St. |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Postal Code | S7K 0M9 |
| Phone Number | 306-249-5554 |
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| Email Address | admin.assist@prairiehospice.org |
| Web Site | www.prairiehospice.org |
| Position Title | Prairie Hospice Client Service Volunteer |
| Job Description | Apply on our website: https://prairiehospice.org/volunteer/ As a volunteer with Prairie Hospice Society, you will: Provide free, non-medical support to palliative clients, offering companionship and emotional presence. To make participation easy, we use an online scheduling system where you can sign up for activities, manage your availability, and engage in volunteer support and training sessions. Volunteers receive comprehensive training before being matched with a client to ensure they feel confident and prepared in their role. |
| Skills Required | Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent listening, communication, and relationship-building abilities. Team-Oriented Approach: A commitment to collaboration and supporting others. Personal Accountability: Independence, self-reliance, reliability, and honesty. Empathy & Open-Mindedness: The ability to show compassion and suspend judgment in all interactions. Calm Under Pressure: Composure and clear thinking in emergency situations. Cultural Awareness: Respect for cultural and racial diversity. Confidentiality: A deep commitment to maintaining the privacy of all information. Commitment & Reliability: A willingness to commit to at least one year of volunteering and attend all training sessions. While we offer flexibility and understand holidays and personal needs, this commitment is vital to building meaningful relationships with clients and working effectively with our small, dedicated team. |
| Benefits to Volunteer | Comprehensive Training: Gain valuable skills through our initial volunteer training program and ongoing educational opportunities. Individual Support: Have peace of mind knowing you can reach out to our program coordinator in the office anytime for guidance and assistance. Community & Growth: Connect with like-minded peers in volunteer support meetings and learning sessions. Flexible Scheduling: Commit to approximately 4 hours per week, tailored to your availability and the needs of the client you're supporting - whether that's companionship, running errands, or providing rides to appointments, |
| Days/Times | Weekdays Evenings Weekends Flexible |
| Suitable For | Adults (18 and over) |
| Work With | Children Youths (ages 8-12) Teens (ages 13-17) Adults (18 and over) Seniors People with physical challenges People with mental challenges Families |
| Position Duration | Ongoing (more than 3 months) |
| Specific Dates | |
| Application Deadline | January 28, 2026 |
| Application Procedure |

