Become a Volunteer

The next training session will be offered in the fall, beginning on Saturday, September 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and continuing Thursdays from 6:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. through November 11th.

All volunteers participate in "Education for Living" Hospice training. This 33-hour program includes instruction in the Hospice philosophy, care for patients, their families, and the process of grief and bereavement. Training programs are offered three times each year and begin with an all-day Saturday session followed by nine 3-hour classes. Scheduling is flexible and designed to meet the needs of the busy individuals who find volunteering with Hospice an important part of their lives.

Sample of Training Session Topics:

• Guided Imagery
• Philosophy of Hospice
• History of Hospice in the U.S.
• History of Calvert Hospice
• The Interdisciplinary Team
• Role of the Volunteer
• HIPAA Privacy Policy
• Sexual Abuse Prevention
• Boundaries, Ethics, and Standard of Conduct
• Family Dynamics
• Listening and Communications
• Depth and Dynamics of Adult Grief
• Physical and Psychosocial Aspects of Terminal Care
• Psychosocial Issues in Terminal Care
• Children’s Grief
• Spirituality
• Funeral Home Visit
• Standard Precautions and Pain Control
• Caring for the Caregiver
• Volunteer Panel

For more information about volunteering, please contact Ann Lavezzo by emailing alavezzo@calverthospice.org or calling 410-535-0892.

If you're interested in volunteering, you may fill out the Volunteer Application and drop it by the Hospice office at 238 Merrimac Court in Prince Frederick or mail to:

Ann Lavezzo
PO Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678