Volunteer Training Schedule

All volunteers who help care for Arkansas Hospice patients are trained and certified. Topics covered during training include:

The history and philosophy of hospice
The hospice team process
Patient care and comfort
Communication skills
The psycho-social dynamics of death and dying

There is no cost for this training, which is held at Arkansas Hospice offices throughout the year. Please check back to see information on the next available session or email hhawkins@arkansashospice.org.

Upcoming Volunteer Training

Heber Springs

Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch provided
Waychoff Senior Center
320 Trailwood Drive, Heber Springs
To register or ask for more details, please call 501-305-3650 or email shagerman@arkansashospice.org.

Batesville

Thursday, July 24, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. with lunch provided
Arkansas Hospice Batesville Area Office
3000 Jennings Lane, Suite C in Batesville
To register or ask for more details, please call 870-793-1938 or email halvarado@arkansashospice.org.

To be announced

For information on future volunteer training sessions, please check back or contact Harriet Hawkins, director of volunteers, by calling 501-748-3392 or emailing hhawkins@arkansashospice.org. To find the Arkansas Hospice location nearest you, please click here.

Please click here to complete our volunteer application.

Volunteer help is always welcome and appreciated.