Volunteer Support at Mission Hospice Society
At Mission Hospice Society, our volunteers offer emotional comfort, companionship, and meaningful support to individuals receiving end-of-life care at the Christine Morrison Hospice. Through their presence and care, volunteers help create calm, dignity, and connection during a deeply personal time.
Visiting Volunteer Support
Volunteers are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings at the Christine Morrison Hospice and offer a variety of supportive services, including:
- Friendly visits: talking, listening, reading, playing games
- Help with letter writing, legacy projects, or small personal tasks
- Traditional tea service
- Spiritual or emotional companionship
- Feeding assistance
- Vigil support
- Float Fridays
- Art therapy – using our on-site mobile Art Cart
- Puppy Love Sessions – monthly visits from puppies to brighten the floor for residents and staff
Vigil Support
No one should have to face their final moments alone. Our vigil volunteers offer quiet, compassionate presence for patients and emotional support for families during the final hours or days of life.
Support may include:
- Gentle companionship or silent presence
- Calming touch or hand-holding (as appropriate)
- Reading aloud or playing soft music
- Lighting candles or supporting personal rituals
- Simply being there when it matters most
To arrange vigil support, please contact the Coordinator of Volunteer Services at voc@missionhospice.bc.ca or 604-826-2235.
Volunteers can be requested for short visits or extended vigils, with shift coverage as needed.
Complementary Therapies
Our trained volunteers offer gentle therapies designed to bring comfort, reduce stress, and promote peace. These may include:
- Healing Touch / Reiki
- Pet therapy
- Guided meditation
- Music therapy
- Art therapy
All services are provided free of charge and are offered based on volunteer availability.