Hope Honor Guard and Veterans History Project Training*
Volunteers are needed to assist as our Hope Honor Guard in the VALOR Program (Veteran's Recognition).  Honor Guard Volunteers who participate will present a recognition package to veterans in Hope's care. We are looking for volunteers who are veterans or passionate about veterans issues to help us. A dress code for presentations is required after completing instruction classes. Volunteers will be on call as a presentations are requested.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Fort Myers, HealthPark Office

February 6, 2010
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Winter Haven VFW Post 4289
2441 7th Street SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
directions: http://www.polkveteranscouncil.org/vfw4289.html

New Volunteer Classes
Please let your friends and family know.  We continue to need patient support and transportation volunteers in all Hope service areas. Volunteer Orientation Classes are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
December 3 - Fort Myers
December 8 - Lakeland
December 9 - Winter Haven
December 10 - Sebring
February 3, 2010 - Bonita Springs
February 25, 2010 - Lehigh Acres

If you know someone who is interested in volunteering, please have them contact Joe Pardi or visit http://www.hopehcs.org/volunteer to complete a volunteer application.

11th Hour Volunteer Program*
Sitting with a patient during the last hours of life is a privilege and the utmost sign of respect. When a patient does not have family present, or the family is exhausted or uncomfortable being alone when their loved one dies, an 11th Hour volunteer can be a tremendous help. These special volunteers  are usually  called to a nursing home, assisted living facility, private home or a hospice house when a patient has 24-48 hours to live.  The hours and days vary depending on need.  If you would like to be on the list to help, you will need to attend a special, two-hour class. 
 
Joanne's House, Bonita Springs
Community Room
January 12, 2010
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
Hospice House Cape Coral
Community Room
January 12, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 
Patient Feeding Class*
Volunteers are needed to assist in feeding patients in our hospice houses.  It is important to understand how and  when we assist patients with eating.  Volunteers should be patient, social, and available during meal times. 
 
Cape Coral Community Room
January 13, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
 
Memorial Service Volunteer Program*
Volunteers are needed in the new Memorial Service Program to meet with a Chaplain or Memorial Support Counselor to review and coordinate activities for the services. A specific list of items required for the service will be provided for the volunteers to follow, and may include reception responsibilities, if requested. Volunteers will contact the family to confirm details and assist them with selecting personalized items for service and reception (develop a theme), such as background music, if needed. Volunteers will arrive one hour prior to service time to greet family and make sure the room is ready; assist Chaplain during and after the service,  and serve as a contact for the family, as needed. 
 
Cape Coral Community Room
December 9, 2009
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
 
Fort Myers Community Room
December 9, 2009
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
 
* You must complete classes in order to participate