Join our Team of Volunteers...
and Play a Part in Our Community

As leaders in bereavement and palliative support services the Abbotsford Hospice Society is building upon the diverse volunteer base that forms the foundation of our community support system.

Volunteer Opportunities include:

Client Support Volunteers

  • One-to-One Companion Volunteers – Bereavement & Palliative
  • Hospital & Facility Visiting Volunteers
  • Experienced Support Group Facilitators

Society Support Volunteers

  • Board of Directors
  • Office Support Volunteers
  • Special Events & Fundraising Volunteers
  • Yard & Gardening Volunteers
  • Maintenance & Trades Volunteers

Professional Volunteers

  • Registered Clinical Counsellors
  • Educators / Trainers
  • Professional Services (accounting, legal, etc.)

30-Hour Certificate Course

Companioning | Life Skills | Professional Development
Abbotsford Hospice Society Client Support Training (Bereavement and Palliative)

This is a 30-hour certificate course and runs Wednesdays and one Saturday.
Cost - $75
Includes Workbooks, Reference Materials and AHS Membership.
To register, or for more information, call Yoko today or email: info@abbotsfordhospice.org

Client Support Training is run in Spring and Fall, and otherwise on a demand basis at the AHS Resource & Support Centre on Marshall Road. This course is a pre-requisite for anyone who wishes to support grieving or palliative clients through AHS support services. Additionally, you will improve your understanding of family dynamics, your communication skills, and your facility for conflict resolution.