Loch Lomond Villa Inc

No One Dies Alone Companion

Saint John - Saint John, NB

Organized by: Loch Lomond Villa Inc

Starting Immediately     0-1hrs / day

Loch Lomond Villa Inc

Loch Lomond Villa Inc

Seniors - Saint John, NB
Member For 2 years
Recruiting
Phone506-643-7175
Alt Phone
Email volunteer@lochlomondvilla.com
Website http://www.lochlomondvilla.com
Address 185 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John, NB

No One Dies Alone Companion

Loch Lomond Villa Inc
Hopsice

“No one should die alone; each human should die with the sight of a loving face.” -Mother Theresa No One Dies Alone is a program which helps to ensure residents have a caring companion in their final hours. As part of our Planetree journey with a person-centered philosophy, we can provide companionship to residents who are actively dying so they are never truly alone. In doing so, we provide a gift of respect and dignity to another human being at the end of life. No One Dies Alone is a program which helps to ensure residents have a caring companion in their final hours. As part of our Planetree journey with a person-centered philosophy, we can provide companionship to residents who are actively dying so they are never truly alone. In doing so, we provide a gift of respect and dignity to another human being at the end of life.

  • Background Check Required
  • Saint John - 185 Loch Lomond Road
  • Saint John, NB
  • Starting Immediately
  • 0-1hrs / day
  • 17 Spots Available of 20
  • Suitable For: Adults (18+)

This Position has an accompanying Application Form:

Volunteer Application Form 2019.pdf (318.4 KB)

Dates and Times

We will be hosting a training session for this program on January 29, 2024. Volunteers will need to have all required paperwork filled out prior to attending this training session. NODA is a time commitment, any length of time that you can cover during days/evenings/nights is greatly appreciated.

Required Qualifications

This position requires a Criminal Record Check, as well as a Social Development Check. These documents will be emailed to you once we've received your initial application.

Position Responsibilities

-Provide a compassionate and caring presence for residents who are dying alone -Support those who are dying alone so their death can be as dignified as possible -Relieve the staff who are concerned about a resident who is dying along

Volunteer Benefits

This program gives a purpose to unfilled time. It is truly the gift of compassion and dignity. To be the voice of a person who is making their final journey is humbling. Each experience may be different and with our organizers, we aim to ensure everyone is heard and supported.