Hospice volunteers play a vital role for the community, and they're getting their due recognition in Alaska.
“It’s just so important the work that they do, and they volunteer their time, “Guyon said. “Takes a lot of effort for them to continue their education constantly, and schedule around their busy lives,” Guyon said.
Ancora’s party included a free meal and a chance for volunteers to get additional hours of training. Hospice volunteers are required to log 24 hours of training before starting their position, then must add additional hours of training a year, according to officials with the hospice. Tuesday’s lessons focused on abuse and neglect, one of the important things volunteers try to prevent. It’s a lesson to help families not enter a situation where neglect could happen — for example, if a family begins to experience burnout from all the extended care their loved one needs.
“I can come back and talk to a hospice staff person at Ancora and let them know what’s going on and they can provide extra support if the caregiver doesn’t feel comfortable reaching out,” Peabody said. Guyon said those who are interested in getting involved as hospice volunteer can reach out to their local hospice center to seek information.
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