Volunteering in palliative care is a uniquely rewarding experience. Thanks to the generous support of (MUHC), (JGH) andÌýCommunity Relations and Volunteer Services atÌýthe Mt. Sinai Hospital Centre (MSHC), palliative care volunteers at each of our sites are well trained and well supported by our invaluable volunteer coordinators (contact information below). As members of the palliative care team, volunteers are given the opportunity to accompany patients at the end of life and their families within the supportive environment of an experienced interdisciplinary team. Montreal’s cultural diversity affords palliative care volunteers the opportunity to interact with people from all walks of life and to broaden one’s sense of community.
To assist staff in providing patients and families with optimum quality of life, volunteers ensure the availability of refreshments, reading materials, accompanimentÌýfor short walks on and off theÌýunit, friendly conversation, a quiet presence, social teas, cocktail hour, help with personal hygiene (shaving, manicures), fresh flowers for new and returning patients, andÌýpreparation of small gifts for special occasions.
ToÌýbecome a palliative care volunteer, a mandatory training session must be completed.
For more information on training sessions and volunteer programs at each centre, please contact:Ìý
virginia.lee [at] muhc.mcgill.ca (Virginia Lee) (MUHC, CanSupport, Lachine Hospital); 514-934-1934 ext 37063Ìý
kim.mai.chsm [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Kim Mai) (St. Mary's Hospital Centre); 514-345-3511 ext 5541Ìý
rhanfling [at] jgh.mcgill.ca (Rifka Hanfling)afeindel [at] jgh.mcgill.ca (Ìý)(Hope & Cope, JGH); 514-340-8222 ext 23985Ìý
csurette [at] tdpcr.ca (Cori-Ann Surette) (Volunteer Program Manager, Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence); 514-693-1718 ext 264Ìý
Mireille.el-asmar.ccomtl [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Mereille El-Asmar) (Mount Sinai); 514-369-2222 ext 1332Ìý
benevolat [at] maisonstraphael.org (Caty Blanchette) – (Volunteer Program Coordinator, Maison St Raphael); 514-736-2001
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