WATERVILLE — Certified Hospice Volunteer Training with Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is set for 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 8 and 15 and 5:30-8:30 .m. Oct. 3, 5, 10 and 12, at Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St.

Training is for those interested in sharing two to four hours a week with individuals and family members who are facing a life threatening illness.

After training, volunteer support may include: companionship, letter writing, life review, reading, compassionate listening and respite for the caregiver or bereavement support for family members.

A pre-training interview is required. There is a $30 training fee, scholarships are available.

For more information, to schedule an interview, or request a training application, contact Volunteer Coordinator Lucie Boucher at 873-3615, ext. 11, or lboucher@hvwa.org.


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