Volunteers Needed!

Would you like to make a difference

in your community? 

Do you have the time and/or talents to make a difference in someone’s life?

Consider becoming a

“Friend of Dignity House Hospice”

The mission of Dignity House Hospice is to bring end-of-life care options to residents of Lanark County living with a terminal illness, and to provide support for their families and loved ones. 

At present we operate a Day Hospice program at McMartin House in Perth, and expect to embark on a capital fundraising campaign for a Residential Hospice by the end of 2012.

We are in need of volunteers to assist the following areas:

Day Hospice…

·     Provide hands-on support for our clients; (Free training provided)

·     Manage the kitchen one Monday per month;

·     Share your talents and interests with our clients, e.g. music, art, gardening, yoga; and

·     Provide behind the scenes support activities, e.g. letter writing, follow-up calls etc.

Organization Activities…

·     Produce a quarterly newsletter;

·     Write “Thank-you” cards;

·     Help with promotions, and fund-raising events; and

·     Design posters and print materials.

To become a Friend of Dignity House Hospice,

please contact us at 613-430-4211 or

e-mail dignityhouseperth@gmail.com