Local Citizens Attend Hospice of Marshall County Volunteer Training

Hospice Volunteers receive training.  Click photo to enlarge and view participant names.

February 10, 2009
Hospice of Marshall County recently held Volunteer Training for area volunteers. A total of 43 trainees, which included 16 staff members, participated in the all day event which included information:

• To help them better understand the needs of those living with a life limiting illness and the needs of their families;

• To direct the attention of the trainee to his/her own feelings and attitudes toward death, grief and loss, including the importance of a non-judgmental attitude when serving as a volunteer;

• To provide meaningful, useful skills to be used when working with patient and their families;

• To help them identify a volunteer role that appeals to them.

Highlights of the training included a tour of Shepherd’s Cove and a presentation by a panel of family members served by Hospice of Marshall County.

Those who missed the training event may still receive volunteer training as the event was videotaped. Contact Karen Denton at (256) 891-7724 or toll free
1-888-334-9336 to schedule this training.

Hospice of Marshall County is a regional, non-profit, United Way supported hospice. For additional information, you may access our web site at: www.hospicemc.org.