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Our volunteers are special to us. We consider them a core part of the Hospice North Shore family. When you become a volunteer we take it seriously, acting with professionalism and compassion. This includes a short orientation session and additional training, depending on what job you will be undertaking. 

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Introduction & Orientation to Hospice North Shore

When volunteers join Hospice North Shore, we want them to feel comfortable and confident with their new place in the Hospice family. We introduce them to Hospice North Shore by sharing our vision, values and giving them a preview of some of the work we do each day. During this session they meet other volunteers and leaders of Hospice North Shore, such as our Chief Executive, Jan Nichols.

 

Orientation Session Dates and Times for 2017:

This orientation session takes place in the Kea Room at Hospice North Shore, 7 Shea Terrace, Takapuna. Attendance is a requirement of the Hospice North Shore Volunteer Policy - all new volunteers register for this session when they apply to volunteer at Hospice North Shore.

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Palliative Care Training

A number of volunteers in our Hospice family are involved in areas that contribute to caring for hospice patients; these areas include Community Home Visitors, Day Group, Complementary Therapists, Hairdressing, Manicures/Pedicures, Life Review and Driving. We provide a full day of palliative care training to these volunteers; ensuring they are confident, comfortable and well equipped to give Hospice patients the best care possible.

This is a full day course held here at Hospice North Shore, 7 Shea Terrace, Takapuna. It covers topics such as Introduction to Palliative Care, the Palliative Care Volunteer’s role, Diversity, Spirituality, Communication Skills, Responding to Loss & Grief, Death & Dying and Self Care.

 

Palliative Care Training Dates and Times for 2017:

 

This in-house training is a requirement of volunteers who have contact with Hospice patients - all new volunteers register for this course when they apply to volunteer at Hospice North Shore.

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Reflective Practice

These sessions are an opportunity for all volunteers and especially for those who have regular contact with patients and their families to meet on a regular basis and reflect on the work you do. The purpose of these sessions is to provide a forum where issues can be raised and discussed in a safe environment so people feel comfortable that they have the knowledge and skills needed for their volunteer role. The experiences of other volunteers can be shared so people can learn from the collective experiences as well as to ensure good service to the patients and their family.

 

Reflective Practice Dates and Times for 2017:

 

These sessions are available to existing volunteers who work in patient contact roles. Individuals can register to attend by phoning Gill or Sandra on 09 485 3536.

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Take a look at our volunteering page or check for volunteer vacancies to learn more.