LAKE COUNTY >> As part of its ongoing efforts to provide special services to the community, Hospice Services of Lake County is taking reservations for a free volunteer orientation and training for adults aged 18 and older who feel like making a difference. This non-medical training program provides the new volunteers with knowledge and skills for visiting patients in hospice care and offering bereavement support to the patient’s loved ones and family members.
Patient support volunteers give direct, non-medical support, companionship and practical, caring help to hospice patients and offer respite to the caregivers. Bereavement volunteers provide support to loved ones and grieving family members at camps and support groups.
Training is provided by guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields. The new volunteers will learn new skill sets and practical information to become successful hospice volunteers.
Orientation begins on Wednesday, August 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The orientation is followed by two days of training on Saturdays, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Orientation and trainings will be held at the Hospice offices at 1862 Parallel Drive in Lakeport. All training materials and luncheon on both Saturdays will be provided free of charge.
To reserve space and for information, contact Hedy Montoya at 263-6270 ext. 136, or email hmontoya@lakecountyhospice.org.
