Volunteer Training
How are Volunteers Trained?
After submitting a volunteer application and three references, volunteers need to register for a three-hour Orientation, dates listed below. For direct patient care, another course is required — Caring Angels — 4 hours. See Growing Volunteers Class Opportunities.
Requirements
Volunteers must complete:
- Application and References
- Orientation
- Two-tier TB testing
- Criminal Background Check
- Additional training for positions in which they wish to serve
Volunteer Opportunities to Consider
See Volunteer Opportunities for ways to serve patients and families.
Volunteer Continuing Education
See Growing Volunteers for Volunteer Forum and Stepping Stones Seminar.
Orientation Schedule: January—June, 2010
Required of all volunteers – 3 hours
Hospice of Dayton
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Class OR1-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, January 9, 9am - 12pm
Register by Monday, January 4 -
Class OR2-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, February 6, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register by Monday, February 1 -
Class OR3-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register by March 15 -
Class OR4-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, April 17, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register by Monday, April 12 -
Class OR5-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, May 22, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register by Monday, May 17 -
Class OR6-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register by Monday, June 21
Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties
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Class OR7-10 at WCCS-741 Building 570 N. State Route 741
Lebanon, OH 45036
Wednesday, March 10, 9am - 12pm
Register by Friday, March 5 -
Class OR8-10 at Deardoff Senior Center 605 S. River St. Franklin, OH 45005
Wednesday, February 24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register by Friday, February 19
Caring Angels
Required for volunteers to serve patients and families before and after a death – 4 hours
- Ambassador
- IPU Phone Support
- Pet Visitor
- Activity Group Leader
- Beautician/Barber
- Massage Therapist
- Respite Care Giver
- Group Assistant
- Companionship Volunteer
- Musicians
- Speaker's Bureau
- Pathways Volunteers Outreach Caller (Home and Nursing Center)
- Videographer
- Visitor
Prerequisite: Orientation
Hospice of Dayton
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Class CA1-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, January 9, 1 - 5 p.m.
Register by Monday, January 4 -
Class CA2-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, February 6, 1 - 5 p.m.
Register by Monday, February 1 -
Class CA3-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, March 20, 1 - 5 p.m.
Register by Monday, March 15 -
Class CA4-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, April 17, 1 - 5 p.m.
Register by Monday, April 12 -
Class CA5-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, May 22, 1-5 p.m.
Register by Monday, May 17 -
Class CA6-10 at HOD-Community Room
Saturday, June 26, 1-5 p.m.
Register by Monday, June 21
Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties
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Class CA7-10 at WCCS-741 Building 570 N. State Route 741 Lebanon, OH 45036
Wednesday, March 10, 1 - 5 p.m.
Register by Wednesday, March 3 -
Class CA8-10 at Deardoff Senior Center 605 S. River St.
Franklin, OH 45005
Monday, March 15, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Register by Monday, March 8
To register for classes, please call 258-5536, giving course name, number, date, your name, and phone number.