Hospice of the Panhandle has a special program of education and outreach entitled the Hospice Liaison Project. Volunteer Hospice Liaisons are individuals who have volunteered to serve as a point person for their organization or faith community. Liaisons are provided with a 1 1/2 hour training class that includes all educational materials. They are then expected to share information about hospice with the people in their organization or place of worship and serve as a bridge between their group and hospice. We are always looking for interested people to serve as Community Liaisons. If you would like to volunteer in this way for Hospice of the Panhandle, please give us a call.

Hospice Liaisons:

• Become knowledgeable about hospice care, hospice programs and related issues, and share this information with their group.
• Act as a bridge between their group and Hospice of the Panhandle
• Help to dispel the myths about hospice and break down the barriers people have about using hospice
• Be available to "walk" with a member of your community group through the referral process, if necessary
• Be sure that information from Hospice of the Panhandle is distributed to their group
• Help set up programs about hospice or other end-of-life care issues for their group each year

For information about a program or to become a liaison for your organization or place of worship contact:
Laura Schiffman Newberry

(304) 264-0406 or (800) 345-6538