All volunteer training is located in the Admin Building on the Hospice and Palliative Care Center's campus.

2010

January 18, 20, 25 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
March 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
May 17, 19, 24 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
July 19, 21, 26 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
September 11, 18 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and September 25 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 
November 15, 17, 22 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

• An overview of the hospice philosophy and Hospice of Wake County
• The role of the Family Support Volunteer
    1. Communication skills
    2. Boundaries
    3. Stress management
    4. Policies and Procedures
• The roles of the members of the interdisciplinary team
• The hospice patient and family
    1. Concepts of death and dying
    2. Care and comfort measures
    3. Diseases and medical conditions
    4. Psychosocial and spiritual issues related to death and dying
    5. Cultural diversity
• Grief and loss
    1. Self awareness of grief
    2. Stages and responses to grief

Hospice of Wake County Volunteer Services understands the importance of providing ongoing support to its volunteers. Each new volunteer is offered the opportunity to work with an experienced volunteer who has received additional training.

Supportive activities are held monthly to offer all volunteers an opportunity to meet with colleagues to share the experiences as a volunteer with Hospice of Wake County.

Educational programs are also offered monthly to enhance their knowledge of the hospice patient and their role and to develop different skills to utilize during their visits. Volunteers are also offered the opportunity to attend educational programs offered by the agency.