Groups

Join this group if you are interested in growing in the volunteer management field. Today's Hospice Volunteer Managers are expected to carry an ever-increasing load, requiring a broader management skill set. Collaborate here and learn.

An end-of-life vigil is concerned with providing a spiritual presence with a dying person to bear witness and provide a calming presence during their final hours. Join our group to discuss how to develop an effective vigiling program.

Bereavement counselors provide critical support to people with emotional and psychological stress after the death of a loved one. Join our group if you wish to discuss topics relating to bereavement care.

Course access at volunteertrainingonline.com/courses Saving agencies staff and salaries on initial training. Please use this group to comment on specific training needs for your agency & links to other training resources.

Caregiver volunteers serving individuals at the end of their lives require specialized training to serve as a member of a hospice and palliative care team. The purpose of this group is to discuss training requirements and methodologies.

If you have an employment opportunity to share with other members. Please post it here. We would appreciate it if you would please remove any posts after the positions have been filled or the opportunities are no longer available.

Spiritual care of the dying is one of the greatest challenges in palliative care. Join our group and let's collaborate and share information that we may better serve those in need.

The Extraordinary Experiences (EE's) of the bereaved comprise an exciting new field of research which focuses on a variety of events in which a bereaved person believes he or she has been spontaneously contacted by a deceased loved one.

Massage is growing in popularity at hospices around the country, in part due to the great comfort and relaxation it brings to patients. This group discusses the use of massage as an alternative therapy in hospice care.

The purpose of this group is to inform, inspire, and support massage practitioners working with hospice and for hospice managers wanting to create massage programs as a component to hospice care.

The topic of death and dying is written about frequently and encompasses a broad spectrum of human experience. Use this group to share & review books that you find useful in your hospice work.

Part 418--HOSPICE CARE of the Medicare program statute specifies services required for hospice care and Conditions of Participation (CoP). This group is a forum to discuss issues and questions relating to Medicare CoPs.

Poems and quotes can often be the most efficient way to convey in a few words the meaning of life and depth of feelings about dying. Join this group if you wish to share your poems and discuss their use in your hospice work.

For those who have experienced after-death communications from our loved ones on the other side, or been with hospice patients who are receiving messages and visits from loved ones, angels and others in the higher realms.

Music therapy is a growing service provided in end-of-life care. Studies show a significant difference for quality of life for patients receiving music therapy. This group explores the practical aspects of implementing music therapy programs.

Pet therapy may benefit both patients and caregiving staff in a hospice setting. In one study the presence of a dog was found to encourage staff-patient interactions, ease patient-visitor relations, and improve staff and patient morale.

Volunteer sewing or craft projects

Sharing your stories with others is therapeutic and an important element of volunteer self-care. Join our group and journal here -- your words will resonate and lead to meaningful discussions with other volunteers.

Art Therapy is used effectively with hospice patients and their families to enhance communication with the hospice team and encourage personal insight. Join this group to discuss the use of art therapy in hospice and share examples.

Having respect for and an awareness of the individual differences and cultural diversity of those served by hospice is vital to providing compassionate care. Join this group to discuss issues related to serving culturally diverse communities.

The ethical aspects of the care of the dying are very important and often not well understood due to their complex nature. This group is a venue to discuss ethical issues that you may be experiencing in your organization. 

Join this group to connect and network with HCF members in Michigan.

 

Moderator: Debra Heinzelman 

Zen Hospice Project Volunteer Community. Current volunteers and alumni are invited to join.

Advocacy allows constituents to inform legislators about their needs and concerns. Unless we advocate for hospice, our legislators will never know or understand the challenges associated with providing end-of-life care. Share your ideas here!!