CANTON, Ohio (June 10, 2019) – Aultman Hospice has openings in its volunteer program for those interested in providing compassion and support to patients journeying through the final stages of life. No experience is required because training is provided.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Training is free, but registration is required. Training will be held at The Aultman Women’s Board Compassionate Care Center, located on the Aultman Woodlawn campus at 2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW in Canton, Ohio.

Aultman offers several hospice volunteer positions, but the greatest need is for direct support and vigil support. Direct support volunteers provide hands-on, non-nursing support to patients and provide caregivers with a few hours of respite time weekly in the patient’s home or extended-care facility. Volunteers provide emotional support, active listening, conversation, assist with life review and engage in activities the patient is able to enjoy, such as playing cards, reading aloud or playing music. Vigil support volunteers sit at the bedside with patients in the Compassionate Care Center, nursing facility or home when the patient is nearing the last hours of life. Vigil support volunteers must complete direct support training.

To become a volunteer, attendance at all three training sessions is required. Training will take place at the following dates and times:

• Monday, June 24: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 26: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Friday, June 28: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

To learn more about hospice volunteer opportunities or to register for training, please call 330-479-2370. You can also email your detailed contact information to Aultman Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Mia Campbell at mia.campbell@aultman.com.

About Aultman
The Aultman Health Foundation is a nonprofit health care organization serving Stark and surrounding counties. The integrated health care system includes Aultman Hospital, Aultman Orrville Hospital, Aultman Alliance Community Hospital, the locally managed health insurance provider AultCare, The Aultman Foundation and Aultman College. With 1,032 beds, over 700 active physicians and a team of more than 7,000 employees, Aultman is Stark County's largest provider of health care services. For more information, visit www.aultman.org.