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:
â–ª to individuals in their home with a chronic disease
â–ª to those in long-term-care or hospitals who have a palliative diagnosis 
â–ª to those who are actively dying 
â–ª 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:

â–ª History of Hospice and the Modern Hospice Movement
â–ª Role of the Volunteer
â–ª Intro to Palliative/end-of-life Care; the Value of Silence
â–ª Effective Communication
â–ª Family Dynamics
â–ª Emotional & Spiritual Support: A vision for Holistic Care
â–ª Companioning the Bereaved
â–ª Physical Care of the Dying and Comfort Care
â–ª Grief & Bereavement
â–ª Self Care: Grace and Compassion for Self and Others
â–ª Policies and Ethics
â–ª 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.