Hospice Volunteer Training

Event Information

• Event Date: 03/13/2012 - 5:30pm

• FRANKLIN COUNTY HOME HEALTH AGENCY, INC. Hospice Volunteer TrainingStarting: Tuesday, March 13, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Cost: $45 for ten session trainingThis 10 session training will run consecutive Tuesdays with the exception of the spiritual panelwhich will be held on Monday, April 16. All sessions held at the Agency’s St. Albans officeVolunteers are an essential and important part of the care we deliver to our hospice clients.A volunteer’s kindness can provide support for hospice patients and their families.Hospice volunteers:♥ Provide caregiver respite♥ Serve as a companion♥ Enhance the quality of end-of-life care♥ Assist with administrative tasksCurriculum includes:♥ Introduction to hospice/role of the volunteer♥ Communication♥ Family Dynamics♥ Care and comfort measures/infection control/good body mechanics♥ Spiritual panel♥ Advance directives / personal death awareness♥ Role of the funeral director♥ Alzheimer’s Disease & related dementias/Cancer & other terminal illnesses♥ Grief & bereavement♥ Safety issues for staff/volunteer panelTo register or find out more information, contact:Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Dulude, (802) 393-6721, ndulude@fchha.org   www.fchha.org