Become a Volunteer

The purpose of the peer helper is to provide one-on-one support to Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans or their families affected by the loss of a loved one and to have a positive impact on their healing journey. 

Benefits of being a HOPE volunteer: 

• Helps facilitate an individual’s own ability to process and manage their grief  
• Offers an opportunity to give back 
• Makes a positive difference to others needing support on their journey through grief 
• Connects you to a community of support 

 
Criteria: 

• Have experienced the loss of a military family member 
• Have the desire to help other people 
• Have reached a certain point in your healing process  
• Have completed the HOPE volunteer training  
• Be ready to listen to someone else’s story and be emotionally prepared to hear it