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As a non-profit organization, Walla Walla Community Hospice depends upon contributions from our friends in the community. Contributions of time and talent will make a difference to the care of our patients.
Patient Support Volunteers
Patient Support Volunteers are a vital part of the interdisciplinary approach that hospice care
provides. Patient support volunteers are special people who assist staff in meeting the needs of
our patients and their families. The volunteer's role is generally that of a listener, but they
may also spend time visiting, reading to the patient, writing letters or helping in any way which
is mutually agreeable. A typical time commitment is about 2-4 hours a week, but the actual
amount can vary depending on the needs of the patient and family.
Training is provided for Patient Support Volunteers before they begin working with patients. The training program includes an on-line course which covers much of the basic material. The series includes instruction in hospice philosophy, concepts of death and dying, communication, the dying process, AIDS/HIV and universal precautions, and grief and bereavement. Individuals completing the course will have the opportunity to serve WWCH as a Patient Support Volunteer, or Administrative volunteer although a commitment to volunteer is not required to participate in the class.
»Online Volunteer Training
»U-B Volunteer Video
If you are interested in these or other volunteer opportunities with WWCH, contact our Volunteer Coordinator.
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