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Paul Ikonen left a comment on Networking Group - Michigan
"Hey guys, are any of you a par of MHVCA? If so, which region, and, did any of you attend the conference in Boyne this past Thurs/Fri?"
Oct 22, 2011
Paul Ikonen replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion Dementia/Alzheimer
"I'm intrigued by this resource,
 
http://www.secondwind.org/vdt/"
Sep 4, 2011
Paul Ikonen replied to Suzanne Rucker's discussion Looking for a good boundaries training
"I found this link to be helpful, not necessarily training but there are good bullet points at the end that could help structure a talk or group discussion.
 
http://philanthropy.com/article/How-Charities-Prepare/52423/#"
Aug 13, 2011
Jennifer Thompson replied to Paul Ikonen's discussion Volunteer Recruitment, Relations and Management in Volunteer Management
"Thanks for the reminder about this website. I have found it very useful. As a good volunteer manager we need to be reading books, articles and attending any type of volunteer management conference so we can stay current with trends and ideas. Thanks…"
Aug 2, 2011
Paul Ikonen replied to Tammy Cole's discussion Volunteer Recruitment Ideas in Volunteer Management
"Well that's the game isn't it. :)
 
The Hospice I am a part of is a for-profit organization though, so I do have a little budget tucked away somewhere.  My thought though is that if giving away $100 bucks in gas cards gets me ten volunteers it is…"
Aug 1, 2011
Paul Ikonen replied to Tammy Cole's discussion Volunteer Recruitment Ideas in Volunteer Management
"Well, i see your point, I was thinking of it more as a way to get volunteers to recruit their friends ans colleagues.  The gas card would not go to volunteers who sign up..."
Aug 1, 2011
Paul Ikonen replied to Tammy Cole's discussion Volunteer Recruitment Ideas in Volunteer Management
"I'm thinking of starting a Volunteer Recruitment Program where a volunteer will be rewarded with a gift (i.e. $20 gas Card) for recruiting a new volunteer.  This is the basics of my brainstorm thus far --
 
1. Offer program to current volunteers,…"
Aug 1, 2011
Paul Ikonen left a comment on Networking Group - Michigan
"I could add dozens of links, here is one with some great posts.  Source: charityvillage.com
 
http://charityvillage.com/cv/research/rvol.html"
Aug 1, 2011
Paul Ikonen left a comment on Networking Group - Michigan
"It is amazing how many free resources there are for volunteer coordinators on the internet.  Are there any recent favorites you guys have found lately?
 
One recent one I found is this one on writing etiquette and sympathy notes.  Source: caring.com…"
Aug 1, 2011
Paul Ikonen left a comment on Networking Group - Michigan
"I for one would love this group to be active, what should we talk about?"
Jul 31, 2011
Paul Ikonen replied to Diane Klebanow's discussion counting intern hours toward 5%??? in Volunteer Management
"Diane,
 
Our location does use intern hours toward 5%, in fact Social Work Interns have been a primary source for us."
Jul 26, 2011
Paul Ikonen replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"For profit."
Jul 25, 2011
Paul Ikonen replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"At our location we require TB once a year at the volunteer's expense but we also give them directions to the closest clinic that provides free screenings."
Jul 24, 2011

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Posted by Janice Willett on August 4, 2020 at 6:07am
 If any individual or organization needs support books for patients, caregivers, families, staff during this time of crisis, "Dying w/o Crying" and "Affairs of the Heart” are reduced to cost ($5 ) on jiwillett.com. Utilized by Pastoral Care of many health facilities including MSKCC and UPMC. For large orders DM for bulk rate. Stay well. Chaplain Janice  (Radio,TV,Media info @ jiwillett.com)
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Providing massage for dying persons presents multi level challenges to me as a practitioner. One of these special challenges is working with persons experiencing dementia. One of the blog posts that has been archived earlier is titled The Lost Pause. https://medium.com/@everflowing"…

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Just Published!!
by Rashani Rea & Kathy Douglas

Those who companion suffering daily, such as hospice nurses and volunteers, will surely appreciate this beautiful work. With 62 original art collages by Rashani Réa, five beautiful chapters by Kathy Douglas, and a foreword by Jean Watson, this exquisite book is a peaceful refuge for contemplation, inquiry, reflection and inspiration for those who traverse the joys and sorrows of nursing.

Kathy Douglas, RN, MPH-HA is a nationally recognized nurse leader, filmmaker and entrepreneur. 

Rashani Réa is a prolific artist and musician, a creatrice of sanctuaries and a respected spiritual mentor.

“This is a beloved book and beyond a book. It is an evocative, poetic, ecstatic, and inspirited sacred, experiential calling. A calling to you--YES, YOU.” 

— Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Living Legend (AAN)

“Those who companion suffering daily need to turn inward to metabolize what they have witnessed. This exquisite book, filled with beautiful images and poetic wise words, is the inspiration and support needed to grow a wise heart.” 

— Frank Ostaseski, founder and director of the Metta Institute and author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully

“In this unique time of the COVID-19 pandemic, this book should be considered a tribute to the tremendous courage being displayed by nurses around the world. There is much wisdom conveyed throughout by those who have been there serving others with such grace.” 

— Greg Schneider President, HVA, co-author of The Changing Face of Hospice Volunteering in Hospice and Palliative Care 

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