Informational meeting for community members, no experience required
CHEBOYGAN, Mich., (Dec. 27, 2016) – Hospice of Michigan (HOM) invites individuals to attend a volunteer training session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at the Cheboygan Senior Center, located at 1531 Sand Road in Cheboygan.
The volunteer training session is intended to train members of the community that are interested in providing patient companionship and assisting with pet therapy. The training session is the first in the Cheboygan area as HOM is increasing its volunteer base in northern Michigan.
The session is headed by HOM’s volunteer program manager Kathy Lietaert to ensure that patients receive the proper attention and interaction they deserve. The training session offers important information about HOM, its patients and the benefits that active volunteers may experience.
“Hospice of Michigan volunteers help to provide unique services to our patients throughout the state of Michigan,” said Lietaert. “The ability to expand our services to northern Michigan is a blessing for patients in the area and provides a valuable learning opportunity for volunteers looking to contribute their time that becomes a rewarding experience for all parties involved.”
HOM’s volunteer program shapes each contributor’s experience to reflect their availability and preferences. The training session offers the opportunity to build relationships, develop new skills, and ultimately make a difference in the community.
The training session is open to the public. To submit an online application prior to the session, please visit www.hom.org/volunteer-application/ or call Kathy Lietaert at 231.779.5409. Paper applications will also be available the day of the session.
For more information about Hospice of Michigan, visit www.hom.org
About Hospice of Michigan
A nationally recognized leader in end-of-life care, Hospice of Michigan is the original – and largest – hospice in the state. The nonprofit cares for nearly 1,800 patients each day, raising more than $5 million each year to cover the cost of care for the uninsured and underinsured. HOM offers a broad range of services to enhance the quality of life at the end of life, including community-based palliative care and pediatric care programs. HOM provides grief support and counseling, caregiver education and support, and education programs for physicians and health care professionals through its research, training and education arm, the Hospice of Michigan Institute. In January 2016, HOM joined forces with Arbor Hospice and Palliative Care, strengthening the mission of nonprofit hospice in Michigan to ensure patients and their caregivers receive the highest quality of care. For more information, call 888.247.5701 or visit www.hom.org.