For Volunteers

Resources and Events

Volunteer Resources

Once you become a volunteer with Benton Hospice Service, you have access to many resources that can enhance your volunteer experience.

• Volunteers are encouraged to discuss questions or concerns about a patient with appropriate staff members.
• Volunteers are able to attend interdisciplinary team meetings to learn more about their patients.
• Volunteers are invited to attend Volunteer Connections, a quarterly gathering designed to provide education as well as a forum for discussion about the volunteer experience.
• Volunteers receive a quarterly newsletter Volunteer Spirit.
• Volunteers are invited to in-service trainings throughout the year.
• Volunteers can check out books and videos from our lending library.
  

Volunteer Events

Throughout the year, volunteers are invited to participate in many hospice activities.

• Volunteer Connections (Quarterly)
  Call or email for time and topics
• Volunteer Training (throughout the year)
  Two-day training; additional classes available for specialized training
• Annual volunteer appreciation event (date to be announced)
  A chance for Benton Hospice Service to show its appreciation to volunteers and staff
• Safety In-Service (September)
  Required attendance for all volunteers and staff