Volunteer Visiting Program

The Volunteer Visiting Program provides compassionate companionship and social-emotional support to adults living with progressive life-limiting illnesses throughout the Greater Hamilton Area.

 

Clients are thoughtfully matched with a trained Volunteer Visitor who offers meaningful connection, conversation, and companionship. Visits may be provided for up to four (4) hours per week, based on the client’s needs and volunteer availability.

A woman in a nurse's uniform helps a woman in a wheelchair

What is Volunteer Visiting?

Our trained volunteers provide social and emotional support to individuals living with progressive life-limiting illnesses.

A progressive life-limiting illness is an active, advanced condition with little or no prospect of a cure that will ultimately result in end of life. During this journey, many individuals benefit from regular companionship, emotional support, and connection with someone who is there simply to listen and be present.

Volunteer Visitors can:

  • Provide companionship and conversation
  • Provide emotional support
  • Engage in meaningful activities together, such as reading, playing games, or sharing hobbies
  • Help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness

For the safety and well-being of our clients, Volunteer Visitors are not permitted to provide medical, personal, or physical care. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Feeding
  • Toileting
  • Transferring or lifting
  • Medication administration or management
  • Any other personal care or medical tasks

Interested in the Program?

If you feel that you or a loved one would benefit from Volunteer Visiting, please complete the interest form below.

For additional information or questions please contact Kayla Dennahower (R/TRO), Program Coordinator
volunteerprogram@kempcarenetwork.org
or call 905-387-2448 ext. 2209. Kayla will review your inquiry and contact you as soon as possible.

Fill in the Interest Form

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