Every year the Hospice Society of Camrose & District offers a training program that is open to the public. You are welcome to participate, whether you choose to become a volunteer or not; first seats are reserved for those intending to complete volunteer registration.

The purpose of this training is to prepare you for service as a care volunteer:
▪ to individuals in their home with a chronic disease
▪ to those in long-term-care or hospitals who have a palliative diagnosis 
▪ to those who are actively dying 
▪ to those who are grieving.

Those choosing to become registered volunteers will be interviewed, asked to supply references, and to provide a criminal record check. Training occurs via online modules, several evening classes through the year, and one full weekend.

Topics Covered in Training:

▪ History of Hospice and the Modern Hospice Movement
▪ Role of the Volunteer
▪ Intro to Palliative/end-of-life Care; the Value of Silence
▪ Effective Communication
▪ Family Dynamics
▪ Emotional & Spiritual Support: A vision for Holistic Care
▪ Companioning the Bereaved
▪ Physical Care of the Dying and Comfort Care
▪ Grief & Bereavement
▪ Self Care: Grace and Compassion for Self and Others
▪ Policies and Ethics
▪ Nav-CARE (Navigation, Connecting, Accessing, Resourcing, Engaging)

Upcoming Dates: April 26-28
Location: Mirror Lake Centre, 5415-49 ave, lower level
Cost: Free
To register or for more information, call (587) 322-9269 or email hospicevols@hotmail.com. You can also register online here.