The Palliative Care Department and Palliative Support Services at Porter Medical Center is hosting an upcoming training for new Palliative Support Volunteers. The training will start on March 28 and conclude on April 16.

It will include six scheduled group Zoom sessions on both Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4-5:30pm, conversations with subject matter experts, self-study, and dyad learning, connecting with current volunteers, exploring the art of presence and listening, and practices that will increase your own confidence around entering an intense experience. Once volunteers complete this training, they will be able to be matched with folks living with a serious illness to provide companionship and support and bring comfort to those at end of life by sitting vigil.

Please reach out to Louella Richer at lricher@portermedical.org with any questions or for more information about this program. Advance registration. Must commit to 6 sessions.

Apr 28, 2024, 5:30 to 8 PM

Apr 30, 2024, 4:30 to 6 PM

May 4, 2024, 8 to 10 AM