Volunteer Do's and Don'ts

Posted by Julie Cranz on April 9, 2009 at 8:19am
I would like to do a mailing to all volunteers on a checklist for the "Do's and Don'ts" of volunteering, e.g., DO: Be an active listener, DO provide comfort and support, etc. DON'T Give medical or legal advice, etc. Does anyone already have a sample in their files so that I am not recreating the wheel? If so, please email me at: j.cranz@hospiceofwky.org Thanks!

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  • Debbie Hilton November 24, 2009 at 5:56am
    Thanks Julie.
  • Debbie Hilton November 23, 2009 at 1:31pm
    Could I please have a copy of this list also.
    • Julie Cranz > Debbie Hilton November 23, 2009 at 1:37pm
      Sorry. I still have not received any replies. However, I will be working with my supervisor to create a volunteer handbook after the first of the year that may be helpful. Will let you know when that is completed.
  • Julie Cranz July 22, 2009 at 9:16am
    Still have not received any replies to my request. Looks like I will be inventing the wheel.... Sorry
  • Frances Shani Parker April 10, 2009 at 7:40pm
    You might want to change the email address in the discussion question, too.
  • Frances Shani Parker April 9, 2009 at 3:18pm
    I sent an e-mail to julie.cranz@hospiceofwky.org and it was returned. The "Send Message" setting on your profile page is also not available.
    • Kathleen Moen > Frances Shani Parker July 14, 2010 at 1:14am
      I would be interested in this Do's and Don'ts list as well. Is that what you sent to Julie?
      Kathleen
    • Elizabeth > Frances Shani Parker July 22, 2009 at 4:02am
      Hi
      Can you please send me the do's and don'ts of volunteer ing, Elizx3@aol.com
      Thank You so much
    • Julie Cranz > Frances Shani Parker April 10, 2009 at 6:09am
      Sorry. Try:
      j.cranz@hospiceofwky.org

      Thanks!
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