The Volunteer Training Program

Hospice Volunteers 2010 Spring Training Schedule

"The Hospice Approach to Living with Dying"

March 4:          Introduction: Hospice Philosophy 101

Role of the Volunteer

Ethical Issues

HIPPA Guidelines

March 11:         Personal Death Awareness

March 18:        Communications

Sitting in Council

March 25:         Funerals

Advanced Directives

Green Burials

April 1 :            Family Dynamics

Vulnerable Populations
(Elderly Alzheimer's, Mentally Challenged)

April 8:            Spirituality

Integrated Energy Therapy

April 15:          Grief & Mourning

April 22:          Pain and Symptom Control

Universal Precautions

April 29:           Signs of Approaching Death

May 6:              Volunteer Panel Discussion

Care for the Caregiver

Graduation

A new class is offered each spring and fall.

Classes meet from 4 PM to 7 PM weekly.

This ten-week training program is open to anyone interested in in-depth information
about Hospice and the Hospice philosophy of care.

For more information contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 729-3602, ext. 103 or email voldirector@hospicevolunteers.org

Grief Facilitation Training
Volunteer Grief Facilitation Training will be offered later in the year. "The Hospice Approach to Living with Dying" is a prerequisite. Details to follow as they become available. Call 729-3602.