VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Volunteers are an integral part of Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice and the true heart of the organization.  Each volunteer is valued and respected for the gifts they bring to the work of hospice.

Those new to FVVH who are interested in attending any of the sessions below are required to first contact Elise C. Wall, Manager of Volunteer Services, at (630) 232-2233, ext. 219, ewall@fvvh.org.

All sessions take place at FVVH, 200 Whitfield Drive, Geneva.


FVVH: Core Concepts
A new training for experienced volunteers. We've added new programs in the past few years. Come enjoy the camaraderie of other volunteers as you brush up on the programming, history, and funding of FVVH.
Thursday, September 9
12:30 to 2 p.m.
or
Thursday, November 4
6 to 7:30 p.m.

New Volunteer Orientation
This one-session mandatory training for all new volunteers covers the history, mission, and vision of Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice, HIPAA, building tour, and other general information about our agency and volunteering.
Wednesday, Sept. 15
6 to 9 p.m.
or
Thursday, Nov. 18
6 to 9 p.m.

Patient Care Training
Make a difference in the life of someone nearing the end of their journey. This nine-week training for volunteers interested in one-on-one hospice patient care or Hands of Hope provides essential tools to enhance your experience with patients.
Date to be announced. Contact Elise at X219 if interested.

Bereavement Training
Recently updated training includes material on children's and adult grief. This training is for volunteers interested in providing one-on-one bereavement support or facilitating an adult or children's support group.
Winter 2011 dates TBD. Contact Elise Wall at (630) 232-2233, ext. 219 if interested.

Ambassador Training
One-time interactive training for participants interested in speaking publicly about FVVH, our mission, and our services.
Date TBA. Contact Adriana Torres at x227 if interested.