For further information or to register for training,
please contact our
office at 604-852-2456 or
Register to Volunteer
Join our team of Volunteers and play a part in your community
Volunteer Training 30-Hour Certificate Course
AHS Client Support Volunteers are integral in the support of those who are grieving and those who are dying.
Training Course
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30-hour certificate course
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Cost - $100 (Students: $300 with $200 refunded after one year of active volunteering)
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Includes workbook, reference materials, and AHS membership
Topics covered:
Companioning | Understanding Grief and Those Who Grieve | Listening Well | The Dying | Children, Youth and Grief | Spirituality | Family Dynamics | Self-Care for Those Who Care
AHS Client Support Training is a prerequisite for anyone who wishes to support Bereavement or Palliative clients through AHS support services.
Upcoming Courses:
Fall Class 2021
- Tuesdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm September 21 - November 23
- Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm September 22 - November 24
It is hoped that all registrants will attend all ten classes, however, attendance at nine of the ten is required to successfully complete the course in order to engage as a Client Support Volunteer with Abbotsford Hospice Society.
Application Process
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Call our office at 604-852-2456 to schedule an appointment for an intake interview. (Please allow 30-45 minutes for this appointment).
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If you are accepted into our volunteer training program, you will be contacted within 1 week of your interview to begin the application process.
Please note that we do our best to accommodate all applicants. Due to limited enrollment and the number of applications we receive, submitting an application does not necessarily guarantee admission to Abbotsford Hospice Society volunteer training.
Volunteering at Abbotsford Hospice can be a demanding and challenging opportunity, yet a very rewarding and fulfilling one. We look forward to hearing from you.