207-729-3602, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, Maine - Email
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The Volunteer Training Program

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


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.

 
Snow policy: If the Brunswick schools are closed, the Hospice Center is closed and all programs are cancelled
All services provided by Hospice Volunteers are free. We depend upon United Way funding, memorial donations, bequests, individuals, towns and businesses for contributions.