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National Volunteer Week Feature: Red Deer Hospice Society

National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank Canada’s 13.3 million volunteers! Here at home, there are so many fantastic volunteers who help to build our communities by giving generously of their time & talents. This week, Todayville in partnership with Volunteer Central is profiling several incredible volunteer initiatives.
Today we’re taking a closer look at the Red Deer Hospice.
The mission of the Red Deer Hospice is to provide physical, social, emotional and spiritual care in a community-based, home-like setting for individuals who are dying and for their loved ones.
The Red Deer Hospice house features 10 resident rooms, kitchen, multiple family sitting areas and a sanctuary, along with work spaces for staff. Each room is equipped with a hospital bed and a living-room style seating area with a pull-out couch, chairs, and television with cable. Guests are welcome to spend the night with their loved ones if that is the wish of the resident.
Red Deer Hospice has nursing staff on site 24/7 and staff are specialized for Hospice Palliative Care Nursing, ensuring the very best of individualized, personal care.
Residents are not charged a fee to stay at Red Deer Hospice. While some costs are offset by Alberta Health Services, the organization relies mainly on charitable donations to cover the costs of care. Donations are gratefully accepted to help cover these costs.




Is Hospice right for you? Please consider the following to assess whether you are ready for Hospice Volunteering:
- I have an interest in the Hospice concept and have a desire to help others.
- I have some awareness of what is drawing me to Hospice work and am willing to explore this in depth.
- I am not bringing personal agendas or ‘missions’ to my Hospice work and I understand that our goal is not to change dying people but to be with them where they are.
- I am sensitive to the special needs of dying residents and their families and have chosen to work to support them.
- I am aware of the losses I have experienced, my way of grieving, and I have a sense of perspective about life and death, loss and grief.
- I am open to others who may have different values, beliefs, and ways of living. I am able to listen well and to validate others where they are, rather than where I believe they should be.
- I am willing to commit myself to the training and to the Volunteer responsibilities that follow, and to gaining an understanding of the standards and policies of the Red Deer Hospice.
- As I may be called to work in a variety of areas and perform many tasks, self-reliance, flexibility, and adaptability are assets.
- I have a realistic awareness of my own strengths and weaknesses, and realize that the ability to set limits is important.
- I enjoy working as part of a team, and am willing to explore ways of supporting and being supported by team members.
- I am dedicated to my own growth and on-going learning. My personal strengths include warmth, concern for people, sense of humour, and approachability.
If this is of interest to you, consider filling out a volunteer application here.
Through our comprehensive website, convenient downtown location, and relevant programs and workshops, we connect volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses to create successful volunteer relationships in Central Alberta.
At Volunteer Central, we…
- offer a listing of volunteer opportunities
- list non-profit employment opportunities
- host training programs and workshops
- develop corporate volunteer programs
- promote and support community events
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SPARC Caring Adult Nominations now open!

Check out this powerful video, “Be a Mr. Jensen,” shared by Andy Jacks. It highlights the impact of seeing youth as solutions, not problems. Mr. Jensen’s patience and focus on strengths gave this child hope and success.
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Do you know a Mr. Jensen? Nominate a caring adult in your child’s life who embodies the spirit of Mr. Jensen. Whether it’s a coach, teacher, mentor, or someone special, share how they contribute to youth development. 👉 Nominate Here: https://buff.ly/tJsuJej
Nominate someone who makes a positive impact in the lives of children and youth. Every child has a gift – let’s celebrate the caring adults who help them shine! SPARC Red Deer will recognize the first 50 nominees. 💖🎉 #CaringAdults #BeAMrJensen #SeePotentialNotProblems #SPARCRedDeer
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