Hospice Program Volunteer

Hospice of the Calumet Area, Inc.

600 Superior Ave., Munster, IN 46321

3224 Ridge Road, Suite 202 & 203, Lansing, IL 60438

Phone: 219.922.2732 / 708.895.8332 / 219.736.2422

Fax: 219.922.1947

E-mail: info@hospicecalumet.org

Providing the “Gold Standard” in Comfort Care

Hospice of the Calumet Area has several important roles filled by our volunteers. These volunteers are men and women, young and old, from the communities that we serve.

All volunteers undergo screenings, free training, and orientation to the Hospice philosophy of care.

Patient Companion Volunteer

There is an immediate need for volunteers in east

Lake County Indiana.

The next patient companion volunteer training session is scheduled for:

Saturday, July 12, 2008, 9 a.m.—4 p.m.

at the Hospice office, 600 Superior Ave., Munster

Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 5:45—8:00 p.m.

at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave., Munster

Saturday, July 26, 2008, 9 a.m.—4 p.m.

at the Hospice office, 600 Superior Ave., Munster

If you're interested in participating or have further questions, please call Cynthia Camp at 219-922-2732 or email her at: ccamp@hospicecalumet.org .

· Patient Companion Volunteer— 16 hr. training required

Visiting patients at home, these volunteers provide short relief periods for the family.

· Riley Residence Volunteer— Patient companion training required

Volunteers at the Riley Residence, Hospice of the Calumet Area’s 8 bedroom inpatient facility, assist with meal preparation, companionship visits, greeting visitors, answering telephones and other household duties. Helping hands are especially needed here weekends and evenings for 4 hour shifts.

· Vigil Volunteers— Patient companion training required plus 4 hr. additional training required

These individuals stay at the bedside of those patients who would otherwise be alone during the last hours of life.

· Bereavement Volunteer— 16 hr. patient companion training plus 4 hr. grief training required.

This group maintains contact with Hospice families, either through personal visits or regularly scheduled telephone calls throughout the grieving process.

· Office Volunteer— Hospice 101 required

These volunteers give many hours of assistance in our hospice office providing much needed clerical help.

· Community Relations Volunteer— Training provided

These men and women are members of our Speaker’s Bureau, presenting Hospice information to various local clubs, groups and organizations.