If you have been thinking to yourself “I really like connecting with people. I need to feel I make a difference in my world. I wonder how I can start?” then this news is for you!
Nav-CARE Volunteers assist individuals with declining health by creating connections and providing consistent support throughout their journey. Our volunteers provide both emotional and practical support including:
• connection to helpful resources
• encouragement to stay connected to their communities
• support to get clients thinking about their goals
• support to learn to advocate for themselves
• attendance to medical appointments (if the client asks) as a second set of ‘ears’
• help with navigating the tough weeks between treatments
• support to clients’ families through transitions
• their time to spend with people and to listen – a luxury most health care staff don’t have
Nav-Care training consists of six preliminary online modules and a facilitated in-person workshop to be held on Friday evening, Sept 20 (5 – 830pm) and Saturday September 21st (9 am – 5 pm). Topics learned at the training include active listening skills, community resources review, navigating the healthcare system, Advance Care Planning, and an introduction to the new Nav-CARE Oncology program.
“We support people in living: to live their version of their highest quality of life. Anyone can make a difference in another person’s life, and we can give you the tools to do this effectively” says Nav-CARE Coordinator Arlo Marino.
“ Our Nav-Care volunteers report that supporting others over time is a highly satisfying volunteer experience. Volunteers truly felt they were making a difference. Persons with chronic or life-limiting illness feel they aren’t alone with what they are facing.”
Nav-CARE is a program under the Greater Trail Hospice Society.
To find out more and to register contact trail.navcare@gmail.com or phone 250-368-7347.
Make that call today! Become a Nav-CARE volunteer.