Hospice training is conducted by professionals and volunteers and is open to anyone who wants to learn about hospice and is interested in volunteering.
Topics include:
* history & philosophy of
hospice
* concepts of death & dying
* care & comfort measures
* spirituality
* communication skills
* bereavement issues
Certified volunteers are eligible to be assigned to a hospice patient/family, if they wish. There is no cost for this training and it is held at Arkansas Hospice offices throughout the year.
Training Schedule
Volunteer
Arkansas Hospice Russellville
| Date: |
March 14, 15 |
| Time: |
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Where: |
Arkansas Hospice Russellville
2405 East Parkway, Suite 3 |
| Contact: |
Lesa Emberson , Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: |
479-498-2050 or toll free 888-498-2050 |
Arkansas Hospice, Inc.
| Date: |
TBA |
| Time: |
9 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Where: |
Arkansas Hospice
5600 West 12th Street
Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Contact: |
Vanessa Brech |
| Phone: |
501-748-3417 or toll free 877-257-3400 |
Arkansas Hospice Hot Springs
| Date: |
TBA |
| Time: |
9:30a.m.-4:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
Arkansas Hospice Hot Springs
628 Malvern
Hot Springs , Arkansas |
| Contact: |
Jan Herrick, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: |
501-318-9992 or toll free 888-818-9992 |
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Arkansas Hospice Russellville
| Date: |
Thursdays |
| Time: |
10:30 a.m. to noon |
| Where: |
Arkansas Hospice Russellville
2405 East Parkway, Suite 3
Russellville, Arkansas |
| Contact: |
Lesa Emberson, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: |
479-498-2050, toll free 888-498-2050 |
Therapy Dog Certification
Arkansas Hospice Russellville
| Date: |
Saturday, March 13 |
| Time: |
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
Arkansas Hospice Russellville
2405 East Parkway, Suite 3
Russellville, Arkansas |
| Cost: |
$25 (cash only) |
| Contact: |
Lesa Emberson, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: |
479-498-2050, toll free 888-498-2050
(please call for reservations!) |
Diversity Training
Arkansas Hospice Russellville
| Date: |
TBA |
| Time: |
11 a.m. |
| Where: |
Arkansas Hospice Russellville
2405 East Parkway, Suite 3
Russellville, Arkansas |
| Contact: |
Lesa Emberson, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: |
479-498-2050, toll free 888-498-2050 |
| Subject: |
Cultural Differences in Death and Dying |
Volunteer Vigil
Arkansas Hospice Russellville
| Date: |
TBA |
| Time: |
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| Where: |
Arkansas Hospice Russellville
2405 East Parkway, Suite 3
Russellville, Arkansas |
| Contact: |
Lesa Emberson, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: |
479-498-2050, toll free 888-498-2050 |
Printable Volunteer Application
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