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Helping hands wanted: Volunteering in hospice work is booming!
On World Hospice Day, volunteers are involved in the Hameln-Pyrmont region. New training courses start on October 11th.
Helping hands wanted: Volunteering in hospice work is booming!
On October 11th it's that time again: World Hospice Day is just around the corner. This day puts volunteer work in hospice work in the spotlight. In Germany, around 120,000 people are involved in, among other things, caring for seriously ill and dying people. This is also the case in the Bad Pyrmont hospice association, which is starting a new training course on October 11th that will last five months. This course is led by Regina Stelter and Andrea Eickermann, supported by experienced external lecturers. This year, 14 participants will be introduced to the art of end-of-life care, free of charge.
Interest in volunteer work has increased significantly, particularly among young people. This is sorely needed because many of the new participants already have full-time jobs. This shows the high need for committed volunteers. The participants come from different professional fields – from nursing to administration to technology.
Growing demand for volunteers
According to Diakonie, there are a variety of tasks that volunteers can take on in hospice work. In addition to end-of-life care, psychosocial care and support for relatives are also on the program. No medical or nursing activities are required; It's more about listening to those affected, being there for them and enduring the silence.
In the Rinteln region, the hospice there is also looking for committed volunteers. An information afternoon will take place on October 27th at 3 p.m. to give those interested more information about the possibility of getting involved. The course in Rinteln lasts about five and a half months and costs 90 euros, although active volunteers can save on the annual fee for three years.
Training for the important task
Preparation for volunteer work in the hospice takes place through specific courses that combine knowledge, attitude and exchange. The training covers topics such as communication, closeness and distance, spirituality and self-care. The Celler model shows how practical these courses are. After completing the course, participants often receive a ceremonial commission or certificate that recognizes their efforts.
The commitment of volunteers is indispensable and makes a decisive contribution to changing the way we deal with seriously ill and dying people in our society. They are not only active in outpatient hospice services, but are also involved in inpatient hospices, nursing homes and other facilities, where they offer those affected and their relatives an important piece of human closeness.
A look at the contact options shows where those interested can find out more:
- Bad Pyrmont: 05281 / 987716, info@hospizverein-badpyrmont.de
- Hameln: 05151 / 25908, info@hospiz-verein-hameln.de
- Rinteln: 0178 / 165 75 01, info@hospizverein-rinteln.de
Be part of this valuable movement and experience how fulfilling commitment to hospice work can be. World Hospice Day offers an ideal opportunity to find out about the possibilities of volunteer help and perhaps even become active yourself.