East Central Reporter

Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice is organizing a series of volunteer training classes aimed at educating volunteers on assisting individuals under hospice care and their families. The classes are scheduled to take place from 9 am to 4 pm on three dates: Friday, July 18; Friday, August 15; and Friday, September 26. These sessions will be held at the SBL Willow Breeze Hospice House, located at 10660 CR 800N, Mattoon.

This year introduces an online training option for those unable to attend in person. Details about both the in-person and online sessions will be provided upon registration. Interested participants can register by contacting SBL Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Kirk at 1-800-454-4055 or by visiting www.sarahbush.org/hospicevolunteer.

Participation in these classes is free, though limited to ten individuals per session, necessitating prior registration.

SBL Hospice offers services across 20 counties in East Central Illinois: Bond, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Montgomery, Moultrie, Piatt, Richland, Shelby and Wayne.

The organization provides medical and support services that include nursing care as well as emotional and spiritual support for terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers who complete the certification process will play a crucial role in supporting community members during challenging times.

For additional information or to register for the training sessions, contact Jennifer Kirk at 1-800-454-4055 or visit www.sarahbush.org/hospicevolunteer.