Upon completion, participants will be eligible to become a SBL Hospice volunteer.
The training class will cover: history and philosophy of hospice; the role of the volunteer; family dynamics; communications; spiritual care; psychological issues; clinical issues surrounding the terminal illness; pain control; and grieving and bereavement.
SBL Hospice provides medical and support services, including nursing, emotional, and spiritual care to people who are terminally ill and their family members. When a person is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, their lives and the lives of those who love them drastically change. As a certified volunteer, participants will be there to support people in their community during difficult times in their lives.
9 am to 4 pm - Friday, September 18 or Friday, October 9, 2026
Willow Breeze Hospice House. Located on the north side the Health Center, 10660 CR 800N, Mattoon
SBL Hospice serves 20 counties in East Central Illinois: Bond, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Montgomery, Moultrie, Piatt, Richland, Shelby and Wayne.
Training is FREE, but registration is REQUIRED below. Space is limited to 10 participants.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Kirk, Volunteer Coordinator
SBL Hospice
1-800-454-4055
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