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They Sit With the Dying: Why Hospice Volunteers Matter by Hospice Innovator, Barbara  Karnes, RN

Hospice volunteers are at the heart of end-of-life care—but their role goes far beyond what most people understand. Let's look at what draws people to this work, why self-awareness matters,...

Preparing Hospice Volunteers for Intimate Work

Hospice volunteers do intimate work at the bedside.Preparing them for that role requires education and clear boundaries.

Are You Called to Comfort? The Quiet Power of Hospice Volunteering

Someone recently asked me, “What do Hospice volunteers do?” She was interested in becoming one. She was most interested in helping in an area most people are afraid to even...

How to Train Your Hospice Volunteers

A person who wants to be of service, wants to give back to the community, has some spare time on their hands, and is not overly uncomfortable with the concept of...