We understand the round-the-clock commitment involved in caring for a loved one. The Burnaby Hospice Society volunteers offer both emotional support and practical assistance to individuals dealing with life-threatening illnesses.
Our volunteers are there to lend a listening ear and provide respite for family members who need a break from caregiving duties. They extend their support to patients and families in various settings, including St. Michael’s Care Centre (hospice and Extended Care), Burnaby Hospital Palliative Critical Care Unit, and the wider community (home, assisted living, long-term care, etc.). Visiting volunteers engage patients in tea service, bedside chats, games, and outdoor activities. Additionally, we offer caregiver resources and can connect individuals with support groups as needed.
To learn more about receiving palliative support please fill out this form or contact us at 604-520-5087 or info@burnabyhospice.org.
I enter each room with openness, willingness, and peace. I sit a while, hold a hand, sing a song, massage cream into dry skin, play cards, bring a drink, and read a book out loud. But what I mostly do is listen. There are often things needing to be said and to have a listener is sometimes all it takes.
