Volunteer Visitor Services (Free Program)
Practical and emotional support in the comfort of home.
Hospice Orillia’s Volunteer Visitor Services are designed to support individuals living with a progressive, life-limiting illness in their place of residence—whether that be a private home, long-term care facility, or retirement residence. This free program is available to individuals who have received a prognosis of less than one year.
Our trained and compassionate volunteers offer:
🤝 Companionship – Enjoy a friendly visit, play cards or board games, or simply share a conversation over a cup of tea.
🌿 Caregiver Relief – Volunteers stay with clients to give caregivers a much-needed break or time to recharge.
🎨 Comforting Activities – Gentle and creative activities such as listening to music, painting, or storytelling.
“The volunteers and staff are well trained and prepared. Our volunteer is very supportive of me and my family.”
All Hospice Orillia volunteers are extensively trained and screened according to Hospice Palliative Care Ontario standards. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and have equal access to our services.
For more information or to make a referral:
📧 Contact Sidney Grocott, Community Social Worker at [email protected]
📞 Call 705-325-0505 ext. 211
📄 Or complete our online referral form at https://hospiceorillia.ca/volunteer-visitors/
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Hospice Orillia offers practical, emotional and spiritual support to those in our community coping with advanced illness, death and bereavement. Our volunteers and staff serve clients and their loved ones of all ages and backgrounds with compassion and respect while honouring their choices and supporting them through their life journey. We provide ongoing support from the time of someone’s diagnosis, including providing bereavement support after a death.
Hospice Orillia provides services to individuals living in Orillia and the surrounding areas. The 800 km2 region includes communities such as Coldwater, Brechin, Gamebridge, Lagoon City, Bayshore Village, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Moonstone, Oro-Medonte, Horseshoe Valley, Washago, Severn Bridge, and Cumberland Beach.
Anyone can refer to, or request support from, Hospice Orillia either by utilizing the online forms (https://hospiceorillia.ca) or by calling (705) 325-0505.
Referrals can be made by the individual with a progressive life-limiting illness or those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, their family members/friends/caregivers, or anyone on their care team (ex. nurses, doctors). Please note that those referring on behalf of another individual will be required to provide some basic information to complete the referral, and must do so with consent from the individual.
