How to Become a Palliative Supportive Care and Bereavement Support Volunteer
Pathway 1: Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA)
Visit the Central Okanagan Hospice Association website
2. Complete the attached application form
3. Submit the completed form by email to nicola@hospicecoha.org no later than June 30
Important Information:
Volunteer training takes place in the fall; specific dates, times, and locations are to be determined.
Training is mandatory, conducted in person during the workweek, and requires full attendance at all sessions.
Volunteers must commit to a minimum of two years of service.
A training fee is required.
Participants must be legal adults to be eligible.
This training is recognized across health institutions in Kelowna and qualifies volunteers to work directly with patients and their families
Pathway 2: Student-Friendly Online Training (Coming Soon)
The Palliative Care Club (PCC) is currently developing a free, online palliative and bereavement support training program designed to be accessible and flexible for students.
This program will be open to all youth (including high school students) and structured to accommodate academic schedules while maintaining foundational competencies in palliative and grief support.
Further details will be shared upon program launch.