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14 new hospice companions: A sign of hope for Schwandorf!
On June 6, 2025, the Schwandorf Hospice Association successfully completed the training of 14 new hospice companions.
14 new hospice companions: A sign of hope for Schwandorf!
On June 6th, the hospice association celebrated a happy event in Haus Johannisthal: 14 women successfully completed their training to become hospice companions. At a festive ceremony, the newly crowned companions were honored with their certificates by the first chairwoman Gisela Pöhler and the coordinators Monika Kagerer and Tatjana Wein. The participants not only received their coveted certificates, but also a small gift in recognition of their achievement.
The training lasted a total of 120 hours, consisting of 100 hours of theoretical training and 20 hours of practical internship. The content placed a broad focus on essential topics in hospice work, such as one's own finitude, grief work and dealing with dementia. These topics are not only theoretical in nature, but also prepare the new hospice companions to sensitively support seriously ill and dying people and their relatives. According to mittelbayerische.de, the training offered valuable insights into ethical issues and palliative medicine.
Collaborative learning and personal development
The five-month training period was not only a time of learning, but also of community. The participants were able to support each other and experienced a strong feeling of connection through this exchange. To commemorate this intense time, the new companions presented Monika Kagerer with a gift basket to express their gratitude. The graduates perceived the introduction to hospice support as a valuable enrichment for their personal development.
In order to further deepen the new findings, an exchange with active hospice caregivers took place one day after the closing ceremony. The communication expert Alexander Veit informed the 50 participants about body language, which expanded the valuable horizon of experience of the new hospice companions. The comprehensive training program corresponds to the curriculum of the German Hospice and Palliative Association (DHPV), which creates a sound basis for work in the hospice movement.
Perspectives for prospective hospice companions
Training to become a hospice companion is not just limited to this qualification. Throughout Germany, such as at Hospizkreis Miesbach, emphasis is placed on constantly promoting and developing the commitments of volunteers. Here, the training includes basic and advanced courses, supplemented by internships in various institutions.
Those interested can also look forward to the coming year. The Hospice and Palliative Association Landsberg am Lech is recruiting for a new qualification that will begin in 2026. Anyone who is already curious can take part in an information afternoon on November 14, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Overall, training to become a hospice companion is not only a great opportunity to support others in difficult phases of life, but it also enriches your own life. The newly trained staff in Schwandorf are a living example of the commitment and dedication that goes into hospice work.