Training Requirements

As a volunteer, you will receive specific training for the work you perform. Training requirements for each volunteer position are as follows:

Type of Volunteer Required training Additional Training
One-time event community volunteer 1-hour Hospice of Michigan 101 training
Community outreach volunteer only 5-hour basic Hospice of Michigan volunteer training Plus site-specific training
Administrative/clerical volunteer only 5-hour basic Hospice of Michigan volunteer training Plus site-specific training
Junior volunteer/non-patient care activities 5-hour basic Hospice of Michigan volunteer training Plus site-specific training
Patient services volunteer (adult or junior) 6-hour basic Hospice of Michigan volunteer training Shadowing opportunities AFTER the 6 hours of training
Grief support volunteer 6-hour basic Hospice of Michigan volunteer training Plus 4 hours of
grief support companioning training
Speakers bureau volunteer 5-hour basic Hospice of Michigan volunteer training Plus 2 hours of
public speaking training

For more information on volunteer needs and training in your area, please contact your local Hospice of Michigan office.