Abbotsford Hospice Society

 Abbotsford     British Columbia

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Abbotsford Hospice Society Charity Profile

The Abbotsford Hospice Society exists to affirm the value and quality of life by providing support to persons in the last stage of living and to the bereaved, and by promotion of a coordinated inter-disciplinary program of palliative care in the community.

The Abbotsford Hospice Society (AHS) was incorporated approximately twenty years ago. The group who started this grass roots non-profit organization first gathered around a kitchen table and drafted their vision. In 1999, AHS bought and remodeled a house on Marshall Road to serve both as an administration centre and to train volunteers. Once renovations were completed in 2001, we opened our Palliative Respite Program that offers adults respite one day per week. In 2005, the Wellness Centre began its program for children facing life-limiting conditions. Designed to include parent and family input, this one day a week program consists of social and modified physical initiatives which encourage participation and contribute to well-being.

Abbotsford Hospice Society Volunteer Information

Volunteer Opportunities include:
One-to-One Companions – Bereavement & Palliative
Experienced Support Group Facilitators
Experienced Trainers
Hospital & facility visitors
Christine Morrison Hospice companions
Professional counsellors
Maintenance support
Public speakers and presenters
Bingo
Receptionists
Yard and garden work
Fundraisers
Event coordinators
Special event support
Professional services (accounting, legal etc.)
Board Directors

Abbotsford Hospice Society Donation Information

People of all ages, cultures, beliefs, and life circumstances die every day. Many die confused, frightened, or lonely; and many families dealing with impending death and end-of-life issues are simply overwhelmed and under supported. Both the palliative person and their support circle benefit from our informed and trained volunteer companionship. The need for our services is urgent and immediate — often overlooked until the point of family or individual crisis. One never knows when one will be dealing with an end-of-life crisis, for a loved one or oneself. By supporting these services, even before you require them, you effectively ensure they will be there when you, your family, or your friends need them.

Donation Options:

Credit Card, Recurring, Gifts In Kind, Memorial, Canada-Helps.org