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Training for volunteers who work with patients at their homes, nursing homes or assisted living facilities is about 14 hours total over three days. It covers things such as hospice history and philosophy, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families, communication skills, patient care and comfort, grief and loss, and volunteer roles and responsibilities.
Volunteer training sessions are scheduled throughout the year with different time schedules and in various locations in the Kansas City area. Our schedule to date is:
April 5, 7 and 14, 2010 at Research Medical Center in KCMO
October: a training will be help in Independence, MO and also in Kansas City, KS
To receive more information about being a patient care volunteer or if you would like to attend training, fill out our interest form online. We’ll contact you with the information you request and can help you register for training if desired. Or call 816-276-2640.
People interested in working at Kansas City Hospice House attend a training specific to the inpatient facility. This training is about five hours. Learn more about being a volunteer at Kansas City Hospice House. |
