Hospice of Michigan volunteers receive extensive training tailored specifically to the area in which they wish to volunteer. The following outlines the training requirements for each volunteer option:

Type of volunteer	Status	Required training	Additional training
One time event community volunteer	Not considered a HOM volunteer	One (1) hour HOM 101 training
Community outreach volunteer only	volunteer	Four (4) hour basic HOM volunteer training	Plus site specific training
Administrative/clerical volunteer only	volunteer	Four (4) hour basic HOM volunteer training	Plus site specific training
Junior volunteer/non-patient care activities	volunteer	Four (4) hour basic HOM volunteer training	Plus site specific training
Patient services volunter (adult or junior)	volunteer	Twelve (12) hour basic HOM volunteer training	Shadowing opportunities AFTER the 12 hours of training
Grief support volunteer	volunteer	Twelve (12) hour basic HOM volunteer training	Plus four (4) hours grief support companioning training
Speakers bureau volunteer	volunteer	Twelve (12) hour basic HOM volunteer training	Plus four (4) hours SB training program

For more information on volunteer needs and training in your area, contact your local HOM Volunteer Services Manager.