Central Coast Hospice Volunteers Needed - Santa Barbara County

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Thank you for your interest in learning about how to support those dealing with end-of-life concerns.

We are currently accepting applicants for hospice volunteers in the Santa Barbara area. Volunteer Training is virtual so you can learn from home! There will be one day of in person training as a wrap up for online education provided. There is no charge for the class and hospice will provide snacks and lunch as well as a binder full of training materials. The in-person training will be held at the Central Coast Hospice Santa Barbara office on upper State Street.

Some of the training topics include: History and Mission of Hospice, Medical Concerns of Patients, Family Dynamics and Communication Skills, Role of the Hospice Spiritual Counselor, Medical Social Worker and Bereavement Counselor, and Volunteer Guidelines/Practices. A binder of teaching materials and a workbook are included. After the training, fingerprinting and TB tests will be required. There is no cost for this training.

A hospice volunteer typically provides 2-4 hours a week of companionship, emotional and practical support, or respite care to the patients and families that Central Coast Hospice (CCH) serves. Volunteers are a vital part of the hospice team as they can provide the time and attention that patients and families need and deserve. CCH serves patients from Paso Robles to Santa Barbara. Volunteers help the same patient each week and we do our best to match volunteers to patients that live near them.

We hope you can join our team! An application and an informal interview are required. If you have questions, please contact us at 805-540-6020 and ask to speak with the Volunteer Coordinator. You may also email info@cchh08.com for more information.