Did you ever wonder what it would be like to volunteer with hospice? Do you need to know more about hospice services before you decide? Here is your chance to learn more. On THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, Good Sam will offer an "Introduction to Hospice" session. This one-hour session will cover the basics of hospice and how volunteers can become part of our service team. We use volunteers for patient/family support, as well as in our office and for special projects.

The meeting will take place at Good Sam's Roanoke office, 3825-A Electric Road, SW at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 18. For more information or to register for this session, please call Becky Harris, Director of Volunteer Services at 540-776-0198 or email at bharris@goodsamhospice.org

Family Support Volunteer Training
Good Sam will offer training for new volunteers starting OCTOBER 7. The training sessions will be held twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. - noon for four weeks, ending October 30. They will be held at Good Sam's Roanoke office, 3825-A Electric Road, Roanoke.

Hospice family support volunteers work directly with our terminally ill patients and their families vising for 2-4 hours each week. They are often asked to sit with patients while families run errands or take needed time away. They bring loving companionship to homebound patients or those in facilities. No experience is needed, only a caring heart.

Applications may be obtained by calling our office at 540-776-0198 and asking for Becky Harris or Melinda Bern. You may e-mail Becky at bharris@goodsamhospice.org. Deadline for applications is September 30.

Living With Loss
Living with Loss is a support group for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Sessions run for 8 weeks. The next session begins on SEPTEMBER 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Roanoke office, 3825-A Electric Road. The class ends on November 3. There is a fee of $40, but scholarships are available. Only a few spots remain open. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Sandra Phillips at 776-0198.

Hope & Hot Chocolate: Coping With Grief During the Holidays
Hope & Hot Chocolate is a seasonal program providing helpful pointers for self-care and coping with loss during the hectic demands of the holiday season. A Hope & Hot Chocolate session is scheduled for Wednesday, DECEMBER 3 from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. To pre-register, please call Dianne Henry-Leggette at 776-0198 or email dhleggette@goodsamhospice.org. If your group would like to schedule a Hope & Hot Chocolate session at a location near you, please contact Dianne.

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