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With 120 volunteers donating over 7500 hours annually, the staff
at Hospice of Scotland County considers their
volunteers to be the
"heart"
of the organization. Volunteers are involved in every aspect of the program
graciously donating their time and talents.
By participating in the Annual
Volunteer Training Program, volunteers can work in the following areas
as members of the Interdisciplinary Team:
Family Support:
The patient/family volunteers becomes involved with the daily lives of
the family. These volunteers may provide transportation, respite, a prepared
meal or simply "be there" for the patient or caregiver. The simple
presence and caring touch of a volunteer can do more for a family than
a thousand profound words. This special sharing requires active listening
skills. With professional confidentiality, the patient/family volunteer
provides support to the family during their last days together.
Bereavement Services:
Bereavement volunteers work with families after the loss of their loved
one for up to thirteen months. These individuals provide support to family
members through telephone calls, visits, cards and the recognition of special
dates. The bereavement volunteer may opt to work at special events such
as the Candlelight Memorial Service, Camp Spinoza, The Lunch Bunch and
"Healing Hearts".
Staff Support:
Volunteers can help with the daily activities of the office by working at
the front desk, copying manuals and handbooks, helping with direct and bulk
mailings, typing, acknowledging gifts and record-keeping
Volunteers help with two annual fund raisers: The Tree of Remembrance in December and the Richard L. Byrne Memorial Golf Tournament in October. Volunteers donate hundreds of hours to ensure the success of these events every day.
Volunteer Training Program
The twelve hour volunteer training program is held the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday in February. Hospice staff and volunteers cover the following topics:
Introduction to Hospice
Bereavement and Grief
Physiological and Psychological Aspects of Terminal Illness
Spiritual Care
Body Mechanics
Volunteers Communication
Documentation
Confidentiality
Volunteers will given a training manual,
a certificate of completion,
and a copy of the book "Final Gifts".
610 Lauchwood Drive
• P.O. Box 1033 •
Laurinburg, North Carolina 28353
(910) 276-7176 • (877) 276-7176 •
Fax (910) 277-1941 • Email: webmaster@hospiceofscotlandcounty.org
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