Do you want to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients facing the end-of-life, as well as to their families? Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice, a nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to join the hospice team, providing companionship to patients and respite for family members.
Volunteers are needed in the Lewiston, Augusta, Norway, Bridgton and Farmington areas.
Participants will learn about the history and philosophy of hospice, family dynamics, spirituality, communication, the adult disease process and other end-of-life issues. Needed are a love for helping others, a commitment of one year, the willingness to commit to two to four hours per week, and the ability to attend the 21-hour Hospice Training.
Classes start in Lewiston on Sept. 17, and runs Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, contact Volunteer Resources at 795-9580 or email volunteer@androscoggin.org
