Brattleboro Area Hospice (BAH) has openings for its 30-hour training for new Bereavement Program volunteers.
The training is set to begin on Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will continue on Tuesdays, 5 to 8 p.m., April 9 through May 28. The training will take place in person at the BAH office, 191 Canal St.
Bereavement volunteers provide emotional support and companionship to individuals grieving the loss of a loved one.
Applications for the training are being accepted until March 20. An online fillable application is available at brattleborohospice.org/how-you-can-help/volunteering or you can contact the office to receive one by email or through the U.S. Mail.
No experience is needed and space is limited. They ask for a $40 contribution to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available. Following the 10-week training, volunteers are expected to commit to one hour per week spent with a bereaved individual.
For more information, contact Lars Hunter, Bereavement Program Coordinator, at 802-257-0775, ext. 104, or [email protected].
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