Volunteer Training Schedule

All volunteers who help care for Arkansas Hospice patients are trained and certified. Topics covered during training include:

The history and philosophy of hospice
The hospice team process
Patient care and comfort
Communication skills
The psycho-social dynamics of death and dying

There is no cost for this training, which is held at Arkansas Hospice offices throughout the year. Please check back to see information on the next available session or email hhawkins@arkansashospice.org.

Upcoming Volunteer Training

Searcy

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at 9 a.m. with lunch provided.
Arkansas Hospice Searcy Area Office
410 North Apple Street in Searcy

To sign up or learn more, please call 501-305-3650 or email shagerman@arkansashospice.org.

Monticello

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at 9 a.m. with lunch provided.
Arkansas Hospice Monticello Area Office
4117 Westgate Drive in Monticello

To sign up or learn more, please call 870-367-3212 or email lbateman@arkansashospice.org.

El Dorado

LifeTouch Hospice, part of the Arkansas Hospice Family of Care

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at 9 a.m. with lunch provided.
LifeTouch Hospice Office
403 West Oak Street, Suite 201, in El Dorado

To sign up or learn more, please call 870-862-0337 or email jwynn@arkansashospice.org.

Pine Bluff

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at 9 a.m. with lunch provided.
Arkansas Hospice Pine Bluff Area Office
1301 Ridgway Road, Suite 2A, in Pine Bluff

To sign up or learn more, please call 870-850-6195 or email lbateman@arkansashospice.org.

Other areas

Please check back for information on the future sessions or contact Harriet Hawkins, director of volunteers, by calling 501-748-3392 or emailing hhawkins@arkansashospice.org. To find the Arkansas Hospice location nearest you, please click here.