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
Hot Springs
| Date: |
Thursday, Jan. 19, and Friday, Jan. 20 |
| Time: |
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday
9:30 a.m.-noon on Friday
Lunch will be provided |
| Where: |
Arkansas Hospice-Hot Springs office
628 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901 |
| Contact: |
Jan Herrick, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: |
501-318-9992 or toll free 888-818-9992 |
Therapy Dog Certification
Arkansas Hospice, Inc.
| Date: |
Saturday, Feb. 11 |
| Time: |
Starting at 8 a.m. |
| Where: |
Arkansas Hospice
14 Parkstone Circle
North Little Rock, AR |
| Cost: |
$25 (cash only) |
| Contact: |
Harriet Hawkins, Director of Volunteers |
| Phone: |
501-748-3392 or toll free 877-257-3400
(Please call for reservations!) |
Printable Volunteer Application
Volunteer Stories |
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