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Volunteer with Hospice The 2009 fall Volunteer Training will be held in September or October. If you are interested, please contact the Hospice office at 745-9254. Go to the Event Calendar page to read more about the training. Commit to Making A Difference Today...Volunteer! 
Volunteers at Hospice of Laramie are an integral part of our team. We recognize that without volunteers, Hospice could not maintain their quality of service to Albany County residents. Volunteers not only assist with patients, they also help in the business office and with fundraisers.
Volunteer Duties: Ø Answering phones/assisting with the loan closet Ø Meal preparation and/or assistance with feeding the patient Ø Transportation of patient/caregiver (only if you want) Ø Encouraging interest in hobbies or activities Ø Other tasks as desired or asked Ø Assistance with fundraisers Ø Companionship visits Ø Shopping and errands Ø Light housekeeping Ø Emotional support
To become a Hospice volunteer, you must attend one of the trainings conducted at the Hospice office. We hold one training session in the Spring (Feb. or Mar.) and one in the Fall (Sept. or Oct.). Sessions are held on a Saturday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on Sunday, from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm. You must attend both days to be fully certified. And thanks to wonderful volunteers, like Zach Peters (2007 Volunteer of the Year), we are able to meet the needs of our patients and their loved ones.
Training sessions cover all aspects of Hospice to help prepare you for visits to the patient's home.....
Ø History of Hospice Ø Personal Death Awareness, Spirituality, Funeral and Memorial Customs Ø Cultural Diversity, Sensitivity and Cultural Competence in Palliative Care Ø Safety Training including Gait Belt use Ø Separation, Loss and Grief, Active Listening, Family & Significant Others, Bereavement Ø The Dying Process, Medical Aspects of Terminal Illness, Steps for Declaration of Death, Special Care Categories, OSHA Requirements and TB Testing Ø Role of the Volunteer Ø Emergency Preparedness Nothing can replace the great feeling of being cared about when financial return is not a motivational factor. Hospice of Laramie takes pride in and respects our volunteers, knowing that it takes a special person to be willing to give of their time for the needs of others. If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact the Hospice office or email crc@wyomail.com
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