Interested in learning about hospice concepts related to health, quality of life, illness, end-of-life decisions, death and grief? Hospice SLO County’s Volunteer Training will take place Tuesdays, May 2 – June 20, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The first and last session will be in person at the Hospice SLO County office at 1304 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo. The other sessions will be on Zoom. A camera and audio are required to participate. Open to the public, the course also fulfills the requirements for those wishing to become an in-home volunteer.
Since 1977, Hospice SLO County in-home volunteers offer respite, companionship, and assistance for up to four hours a week. Before volunteers help clients in the home, they must attend this comprehensive volunteer training.
Class topics include:
- Exploring personal attitudes about dying and death
- The history of hospice and current medical and non-medical approaches to end-of-life care
- Communication skills
- Spiritual, practical, and emotional support needs of clients and families including family dynamics
- Anticipatory grief and bereavement
Hospice SLO County’s Volunteer Training is offered free of charge. Pre-registration is necessary to reserve a space in this class. For more information or to reserve a place, call (805) 544-2266 or visit hospiceslo.org/training.