Volunteers for the Refuge

About the job

Located in the heart of Aubonne Hospital, The Refuge is a new palliative care unit project of the Ensemble Hospitalier de la Côte (EHC), a warm and soothing place. Inspired by the world of mountain refuges, it aims to offer patients and their loved ones a welcoming environment where listening, presence, and moments of sharing hold a central place. Much more than a care facility, The Refuge seeks to preserve quality of life and foster human connections, respecting each person’s pace and needs.

To bring the family lounge to life and support patients and their loved ones, we are looking for:

2 to 4 volunteers for the Refuge - Palliative Care (M/F)

Start date as soon as possible or to be agreed.

WE OFFER YOU

• An enriching human experience within a team of committed and caring volunteers.
• A regular commitment, one day per week or every two weeks, according to your availability.
• A voluntary, unpaid activity, with reimbursement of mileage expenses.
• Reimbursement of mandatory training costs after two years of volunteering, under defined conditions.

YOU HAVE

• A genuine desire to engage with people in palliative care and their loved ones.
• Essential human qualities: empathy, listening, discretion, respect, and kindness.
• Regular availability and the willingness to invest sustainably within the Refuge.
• The motivation to attend the mandatory 6-day training with Bénévolat Vaud, initially at your own expense (minimum attendance of 5 out of 6 days).
• No prior experience in care is necessary. Your commitment and human qualities are essential.

YOUR OBJECTIVES

• To bring the family lounge to life by helping create a warm, welcoming, and friendly space.
• To offer attentive presence, kind listening, and comfort to patients and their loved ones.
• To encourage exchanges, meetings, and moments of sharing, respecting each person’s pace and wishes.
• To participate in welcoming relatives and contribute to their well-being throughout their time at the Refuge.
• To collaborate with the Refuge team, respecting everyone’s role, without intervening in care.

WE ARE

• An institution comprising acute and rehabilitation care facilities, a private clinic, nursing homes, medical centres, and on-call services spread across the La Côte region, as well as the first clinical hypnosis school dedicated to the care sector in French-speaking Switzerland.
• A care network offering many opportunities for internal transfer according to employees’ aspirations and development projects.
• More than 2000 employees caring for patients and residents in the region, sharing values of Responsibility, Proximity, Humanity, Competence, in an agile environment fostering project realisation.
• A training company committed to developing future professionals, with around 80 apprentices in 16 different trades, 200 university of applied sciences interns, and nearly 300 doctors in training.

TOGETHER SIDE BY SIDE, BE THE NEXT TALENT OF OUR CARE NETWORK.

Do you recognise yourself in this description?

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CV, cover letter, work certificates (necessary for salary calculation) and diplomas.

If your application is selected, a criminal record extract will be requested.