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Greg Schneider replied to Janet Blawn's discussion A volunteer hour or not a volunteer hour - that is the question
"Please post future responses to this discussion in the Volunteer Management Group.  Thanks.
 
Greg SchneiderHCF Creator"
Jun 5, 2011
Frances Shani Parker replied to Janet Blawn's discussion A volunteer hour or not a volunteer hour - that is the question
"Community outreach, fundraising, and office work are all eligible. It’s important that people know these other options because patient care is not for everyone. Other hospices can give you more specific needs volunteers can meet.
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Jun 4, 2011
Janet Blawn replied to anne's discussion volunteer training tools (CD and manual series) in Volunteer Management
"www.hospicetutor.com has a DVD product and manual set, content is very good, but it does have one woman talking for the entire time."
May 6, 2008

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 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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  • Hi Janet,

    Sorry for sending you an email out of blue.

    My name is Edson Oda.

    I’m a Graduate Film Student at USC (University of Southern California-Los Angeles).

    Recently I’m producing a Documentary Film about HOSPICE PATIENTS. It’s called: “Passion for Life”.

    Our intention with this documentary is to show how Hospice Patients can be great examples of courage and how they can inspire other people to enjoy life and live better.

    We also believe that this kind of Film can help and inspire other people who are also fighting for life. I mean, other Hospice Patients (and their Families) who watch this film will see they are not alone in this struggle.

    Since you are in this Hospice Community I was wondering if you  know any Hospice Patient, nurse or volunteer (from LA area) that could be interested in taking part in this kind of project.

    Or maybe you could give me an advise of what is the best way to reach these people.

    Any information would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks you very much for your attention.

    Edson Oda

    eoda@usc.edu

    www.edsonoda.com

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