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Volunteer Workforce Service Initiatives contributes to the physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being of clients and residents and their families and friends. The department selects, orients, trains, places, and supervises volunteers within Saskatoon Health Region. Volunteer Workforce Service Initiatives allows people who volunteer the opportunity to give of themselves to others in their community.
As a volunteer you gain an opportunity to:
- work as a member of a healthcare team;
- gain an opportunity to help and serve others;
- network with other volunteers and healthcare professionals;
- attend various educational workshops;
- develop personally;
- obtain references for employment, scholarships, bursaries
- make new friends
The Palliative Care department is coordinated
out of St. Paul's Hospital and provides services for the three
hospitals in Saskatoon and within our long term care facilities.
The philosophy of palliative care is to provide an atmosphere
of caring and support to patients who are terminally ill and their
families. Volunteers in palliative care are team members who supplement
paid professionals in ensuring quality care for patients and families.
Special Considerations
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Palliative care volunteers are carefully selected
and trained in the palliative care program for the Palliative
Care Unit at St. Paul's Hospital; Saskatoon City Hospital; Royal
University Hospital and Long Term Care (once registered with
the facility).
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Volunteers are required for four hours per
week.
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Volunteers must attend ongoing support and
educational meetings.
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Volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds,
most have experienced a loss in their own lives; all have a
genuine interest in giving of themselves in helpful ways.
Volunteer Position Description
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Companionship; alleviating "alone-ness".
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Socialization and emotional support to both
patient and family.
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Allowing family members time away to tend to
day to day events, or in the evening if family is unavailable.
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Bereavement support follow up available by
trained team.
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Assist with community projects, public relations
and community awareness.
Steps to Volunteer
To apply to volunteer with the Saskatoon Health Region please follow the steps outlined in the "I want to volunteer - what do I do next?" FAQ.
Contact Information
Lori Pattison
Volunteer Coordinator
Palliative Care
St. Paul's Hospital
1702 - 20th Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9
Phone: (306) 655 5525
Fax: (306) 655 5918
lori.pattison@saskatoonhealthregion.ca
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