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

Become a Volunteer

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.