Near North Palliative Care Network

A Special Thanks to:

Assante

Caisse Populaire North Bay limitée

North Bay & Area Community Foundation

IBM Canada Ltd

North Bay Cruisers

Dr. Ken Runciman

United Way Toronto

Knights of Columbus 1007

Rebuilt Resources Skills Development Inc.

Northern Business Solutions

Mac's Office Supplies

Moose FM North Bay 106.5

Ohana Wellness Centre

Aha Communications

Boyd Print and Design

Chevaliers De Colomb #12101

Chevaliers De Colomb #8163

Hillside Funeral Homes

KFM North Bay

IODE Dr. Herbert A. Bruce Chapter

Widdifield Lions Club

Bonfield and District Lions Club

Northern Business Solutions

Widdifield Lions Club

Northern Business Solutions

A&A Entertainment

Aggies Flowers

Bell Canada Employee Giving Program

BEAM Blue Sky Net

Sofa Communications

Saint Peter's Church

Chip Kean and 22 Wing Band

The McCubbin family

Richard Smith, NBRHC Pastoral Care Team, and Palliative Care Committee

Miranda Weingartner

Gen McRae

Cheryl Gates, Respiratory Technician

Darren Renaud

Carol Owens

Marilyn Weingartner

Heather McGuinty, Case Coordinator for the CCAC

Bev Charron

Oriana Webster, NBRHC Volunteer Coordinator

Steve Lamb, Aids Committee

The Rheaume Rochefort Family

Jeff Johnson at Cambrian Technical Services

Volunteer Application Form

Four Steps to Become a Volunteer with NNPCN

STEP 1: APPLY
Fill out our application below to start the process.

STEP 2: FOLLOW-UP
We will follow up with references and initial training, as well as invite you to our office for a casual interview.

STEP 3: TRAINING
We will coordinate all certified training and help you to network with our staff and volunteer team, in-person or from the comfort of your home.

 STEP 4: ORIENTATION
You will shadow a fellow volunteer (if you are working in bereavement or palliative care) before becoming a fully-fledged volunteer with the NNPCN.

If you prefer, you can download and fill out the PDF version of this application and return it to us by email, snail mail, or fax. 

    Are you a placement student with NNPCN?

    Salutation: Mr.Mrs.MissMs.Other. Specify:

    First Name:

    Last Name:

    Middle Name:

    Home Phone:

    Cell Phone:

    Work Phone:

    E-mail:

    FAX #:

    Street Address:

    Complement:

    City:

    Province:

    Postal Code:

    Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year):

    Languages Spoken:
    EnglishFrench
    Other (specify):

    Vaccination Status: Single Vaccinated.Double VaccinatedDouble + BoosterUnvaccinated

    Name of Emergency Contact:

    Relationship:

    Phone of Emergency Contact:

    Highest Educational Level:
    High SchoolCollegeUniversity
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    Palliative Care Training Courses Taken:

    Bereavement and Grief Training Courses Taken:

    Resumé (copy and paste your Resumé here):

    Resumé (upload your Resumé here ):

    Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted?
    YesNo

    Are you willing to agree to a Canadian Police information check?
    YesNo

    Are there any clients you would not wish to visit?
    YesNo

    If yes, explain.

    Which of the following activities would you be willing to volunteer?

    Client Work
    Visiting with Palliative Clients/FamiliesOvernight RespiteWeekend RespiteHoliday and Seasons RespiteRecreational TherapyTherapeutic Support (animal therapy, music therapy, laugh therapy, colour therapy, therapeutic touch, etc)Anticipatory Grief
    Your Line of Therapeutic Support (specify):
    Bereavement and Grief Support:
    Individual SessionsGroup Sessions

    Non-Client Work
    Administrative Work at the OfficeAdministrative Work from HomeWebsite MaintenanceNewsletter WriterSocial Media Communication (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)Event PlanningGrants/ProposalsData Collection and StatisticsGeneral Work at the Office

    Board and Committees
    Community Engagement and FundraisingFinance and BudgetGovernance, By-Laws, Policies and ProceduresQuality Assurance, Staff and Volunteer ManagementSponsorships and AlliancesCorporate Strategy, Program Development and EvaluationSatellite Offices (Mattawa, Sturgeon Falls)Education and TrainingBoard of Directors

    What prompted your interest in volunteering for Near North Palliative Care Network?

    Where did you hear about our upcoming Volunteer Training (if applicable):
    WebsiteFacebookTwitter
    Other (specify)

    Have you experienced the death of a relative or close friends in the past year?
    YesNo
    If yes, state relationship:

    List three non-related people who will provide a reference for you, including one work-related and one volunteer coordinator (if applicable).

    Reference #1

    Name

    Relationship

    City

    Province

    Phone Number

    Email

    Reference #2

    Name

    Relationship

    City

    Province

    Phone Number

    Email

    Reference #3

    Name

    Relationship

    City

    Province

    Phone Number

    Email

    I, undersigned, authorize my references to give information to Near North Palliative Care Network regarding my application to become a volunteer.

    Connect with us

    Main Office:
    St. Joseph Motherhouse
    2025 Main Street West
    North Bay, ON  P1B 2X6
    Phone: (705) 497-9239
    1-800-287-9441
    Fax: (705) 497-1039
    Hours:
    08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday
    (closed for lunch between 12:00-13:00)

    Mattawa Office:
    (705) 744-3771 Fax: (705) 744-2787
    West Nipissing Office:
    (705) 753-5771  |  Fax: (705) 753-6130