Volunteers are the heart and soul of HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, and are important members of the teams who offer emotional support and comfort to both the patients and their families. Hospice volunteers vary in ages, ethnicity, social and professional backgrounds and all share a common desire to serve their community.Volunteers, who wish to work with patients, are required to attend two nine-hour training courses on two consecutive Saturdays at an informal setting in the comfortable living room at Hospice. At the training course, the following subjects are covered:
Volunteer applications are available on line.
The history of hospice and in particular HospiceCare of Southeast Florida Meet other members of the team such as a chaplain, social worker, nurse, and active volunteers in an open forum Have a tour of Bougainvilla, Forget-Me-Not Center and the Meditation Garden Communications and Listening 
Setting Boundaries Stress Management Spiritual Diversity Funeral Customs Bereavement and Grief Concepts of Death and Dying Pain and Symptom Management Care and Comfort Measures Infection Control and Safety
For additional information, please contact volunteers@hospicecareflorida.org.
Please e-mail or call for the training schedule and additional information.
Broward:
954-HOSPICE (467-7423)Miami-Dade:
305-599-7755Monroe:
305-852-3223
Visit the Volunteer Events Calendar for the Events Schedule.
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