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Establishing palliative care volunteering roles

  • by Kate Bowman
  • February 20, 2026

Palliative Care Volunteering South Australia is pleased to share a new learning resource designed to support Volunteer Coordinators across the sector. Their Establishing Palliative Care Volunteering Roles webinar series is now live and ready to explore.

This series highlights the diverse and meaningful ways volunteers contribute to palliative care. Each session features real conversations with Volunteer Coordinators who have successfully embedded these roles within their services, offering practical insights and grounded experience.

Watch the First Three Webinars

Three sessions are now available on YouTube:

  • Companionship and Social Support Roles
  • Bereavement Support
  • Creative, Arts or Expressive Supports

Watch the series HERE .

These conversations provide practical guidance for services looking to introduce or expand volunteer roles within palliative care settings.

A Six‑Month Learning Series

This marks the beginning of a six‑month release series titled “Establishing Palliative Care Volunteering Roles Conversations.” Each instalment focuses on a specific volunteering role, with coordinators sharing their experiences, challenges, and advice for implementing these roles in real-world contexts.

Stay Connected

More webinars will be released over the coming months as they continue to explore the breadth of volunteer contributions in palliative care. Follow along to access sector-led insights and practical tools that support meaningful volunteer engagement.

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