Hospice volunteer training: making the experience more meaningful.

Each volunteer coordinator continues to make changes and adjustments in the hospice training classes--some changes arise from circumstances such as staff availability, and some are conscious choices to try new ways of structuring the learning environment. As we shape and refine the experience that we provide for our new volunteers, let us make a special effort to create one that offers not only a comprehensive overview of hospice goals, philosophy, and end-of-life issues, but also a personally challenging and enriching team interaction.