Pine Tree Hospice is an organization with volunteers whose purpose is to
care for families in our community during and after a progressive
life-limiting illness
Our educational programs are designed to prepare volunteers for the
role of "direct care" or "indirect care"
"Direct care" volunteers interact with clients and families; they do
not provide nursing care
Direct care volunteers may choose to participate in any Pine
Tree Hospice function
"Indirect care" volunteers serve clients and families,
but do not
interact with them
Indirect care services include activities such as cooking,
fund raising, picking up prescriptions, working in the office or
library, serving on the board or on a committee
Hospice 101
Hospice 101 is a 4-hour orientation program
A 4-hour orientation program is a state-mandated requirement
for anyone prior to serving as a direct care hospice volunteer;
and is a Pine Tree Hospice requirement for anyone serving as a
direct care or indirect care volunteer
Hospice 101 includes an optional opportunity for participants
interested in learning more about direct care by being mentored by an experienced Pine
Tree Hospice direct care volunteer during visits with hospice clients
and families, (if the client permits), for a maximum of 20 hours
Visit the Hospice 101 page for more information
Independent Study
Hospice 101 Independent Study is a 4-hour orientation program, that
includes 3
hours of independent study and a one-hour meeting with a Pine Tree Hospice
Education Committee member
The independent study program meets state regulations and Pine Tree Hospice requirements for hospice
volunteers
Hospice 101 Independent Study also includes an optional opportunity for participants
interested in learning more about direct care through a mentorship program with an experienced Pine
Tree Hospice direct care volunteer during visits with hospice clients
and families (with the client's permission), for a maximum of 20 hours
Visit the Hospice 101 page for more information
Partnering
with PVAEC
Pine Tree Hospice partners with the Penquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
to bring relevant educational opportunities to members of the community
These course offerings are published in the PVAEC catalogue, on the PVAEC website (
www.pvaec.org),
and on the Pine Tree Hospice home page and "Current Happenings" section
Call for Presenters ...
Greetings to you who have offered presentations for us in the past, and
to those of you who may be interested in sharing your experience and
expertise
The Pine Tree Hospice Education Committee maintains a database of
presenters and their areas of expertise for planning and publicizing
upcoming events
Are you interested in joining our Presenter
Pool?
Please tell us who you are and what topics you would like
to share with others during one of our educational events
