Calling All Counselors/ Chaplains

The Bereavement Support Volunteer serves as an additional support to the bereavement program,

which provides services to grieving families and caregivers during the 13-month period following the

death of the hospice patient. Support by the volunteer may be provided in a variety of ways, including

assisting with administrative tasks (such as standard mailings) or facilitating/assisting with a

Bereavement Support Group and/or assisting with the Annual Memorial Service. If used in a

"counselor" role, the volunteer must have documentation of qualifications/education/experience to

provide bereavement support/counseling (for example, counseling provided to the bereaved during

support groups or memorial services). All support provided by the Bereavement Volunteer is under the

direct supervision of the Bereavement Coordinator (or designee). All assignments provided to the

Bereavement Support Volunteer must be pre-approved and assigned by the Bereavement Coordinator

(or designee).