How to Apply

“Of all the places I have volunteered, this has been my best experience. From the moment I started here I felt comfortable.” – Dawn, Victoria Hospice Volunteer

To maintain the high quality of our volunteer program, we place a great deal of care and attention on volunteer intake, training and ongoing support.

If you are interested in becoming a Thrift Boutique volunteer:

1. Download and complete the Thrift Boutique Volunteer Application
2. Visit the Thrift Boutique to submit your application and arrange for an interview

If you are interested in any of our other volunteer opportunities:

1. Register for and attend an information session to learn more about volunteering with Victoria Hospice
2. Complete and submit a Volunteer Application
3. Meet with Hospice staff for a personal interview

In addition, people interested in any of the clinical volunteer roles are required to:

1. Request and submit a completed police check (at no cost)
2. Successfully complete a 36 hour training course committing to attending all sessions
3. Successfully complete 3 trainee shifts with a volunteer mentor
4. Meet with Volunteer Services staff for an individual placement interview
5. Commit to 12 months of volunteer service with Hospice
6. Attend ongoing opportunities for learning, enrichment, and support

Please note that our January 2012 Clinical Training is now full. Information sessions will be held in Spring / Summer 2012 in preparation for our next clinical training to be offered in Autumn 2012. 

For more information, please contact Volunteer Services.