Arkansas Hospice will host a volunteer training session March 28 in Searcy for anyone wishing to become a certified hospice volunteer.
The training will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Arkansas Hospice office at 410 North Apple St. Discussion topics will include the history and philosophy of hospice, concepts of death and dying, the role of the volunteer, spirituality, communication skills and handling bereavement.
Lunch will be provided.
After completing the Arkansas Hospice Volunteer Training Program, certified volunteers are eligible for assignments to hospice patients or families. Other volunteer opportunities include helping with office work and special events and specialized volunteering in other areas, such as pet therapy.
Those seeking more information or wishing to register for the session can call volunteer coordinator Glenna Barlow at (501) 305-3650 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
State Desk on 03/05/2015