Volunteer Application


REGISTRATION & APPLICATION FOR ORIENTATION & TRAINING

It is that wonderful time again, when we reach out into the communities we serve, seeking volunteers to help us in our mission of caring for incurably ill patients and their families. Hospice of the Comforter is a non-profit hospice serving Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties. Your interest in learning more about how we do this and how you can help in your own individual way is greatly appreciated!

Topics discussed during the 16 hours of Orientation and Training include:

  • History & Philosophy of Hospice Mission and Goals of Hospice of the Comforter

  • Concepts of Death and Dying

  • Grief, Loss and Bereavement within Hospice

  • Ethical, Legal and Spiritual Issues

  • Medical and Family Concerns

  • Volunteer Opportunities and Responsibilities

  • 11th Hour Care/Patient Hands-On Techniques

It is necessary to register and reserve your place. Please fill out this registration form and application. You will receive a confirmation of your registration and a map of the location. There is no charge for this training.

If you have any questions, please call one of our Volunteer Coordinators: Carol Avery, Barbara Hauck, Sheila Cadoret, Sher Miller, Isabel Osth, or Tracey Mulvaney at 407-682-0808.

Thank you. We look forward to having you join our team!

Yes! Please register me for HOTC Orientation and Training Classes.

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HOSPICE OF THE COMFORTER VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (A)

Date
Name
Spouse's name
Address
Children/Ages
Business Phone
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Fax
Email
Religious Affiliation (Optional - Specific Church if applicable)
Birthdate & Age (Optional for grant purposes)
Education
Nationality (Optional for grant purposes)
Home State (If other than Florida)
Languages Spoken

Hobbies & Skills


Previous Volunteer Experience


Hours Available
Days Available
Occupation (Current or Previous)
Employer/ School

BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I CHOOSE TO VOLUNTEER WITH HOSPICE OF THE COMFORTER IN ANY CAPACITY, HOSPICE OF THE COMFORTER WILL COMPLETE CRIMINAL RECORD AND DRIVER LICENSE CHECKS ON ME. I ALSO UNDERSTAND SHOULD EITHER REPORT DISCLOSE ANY VIOLATIONS, THIS MAY RESULT IN A DENIAL OF VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION WITH HOSPICE OF THE COMFORTER.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DOING? Please check all that you are interested in.

ADMINISTRATIVE & OFFICE ASSISTANCE:

Receptionist   Bulk Mailing    Cookie Baking    Planned Giving Committee
Data Entry      Secretarial     Maintenance      Making Phone Calls

PATIENT/FAMILY SUPPORT:

  Caregiver Respite

  11th Hour Support  
  Visiting Patients   Hairdressing

  Befriending Families

  Handyman/Housekeeping
  Meal Preparation   Visiting/Calling Bereaved
  Shopping/Errands   Pet Partners
  Language Translation   Fairs/Public Speaking

  Teen Volunteer

  Volunteer Advisory Board

  Massage Therapy

  Comforting Hearts: Life Reflections

  Gardening

  Professional Consultant

HOSPICE OF THE COMFORTER VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (B)

  1. How did you hear about Hospice for the Comforter?

  2. Why do you want to volunteer with Hospice of the Comforter?

  3. Has anyone close to you died? When? How did you feel, or what was most difficult for you?

  4. Have you experienced a recent loss or grief other than a death? Please explain.

  5. What do you believe to be the most important needs of a person who is experiencing a life-threatening illness?

  6. What do you believe to be your most important strengths, and what do you do best?

 

Volunteer Opportunities

2006 Orientation and Training Schedule

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