Covenant Hospice Volunteer Orientation

This two hour training is required for all volunteers. Session topics include:

• An overview of hospice, including history, philosophy, ethics, goals, services and programs.
• An explanation of the Interdisciplinary Team and the concept of palliative care.
• An introduction to Covenant Hospice and our “special kind of caring” for patients and families.
• An explanation of the role of hospice volunteers, including requirements, guidelines and opportunities.
• An opportunity to get to know one another and learn from others’ experiences and volunteer guidelines.