There's a lot of listening, and no judgment. Volunteers aren't simply cut adrift by Face to Face, but are provided ongoing support as they do work that can be intense, challenging, rewarding and emotional. People interested in becoming emotional-support volunteers receive 32 hours of training. It encompasses many aspects of the disease and the sorts of things patients go through as they grapple with it. The next four-day training is on April 17 and 18 and May 1 and 2.
Scholarships are available.
To register, or to request for information, call Jan Boddie at Face to Face, 544-1581. The agency also invites new volunteers interested in helping clients with housekeeping, rides to appointments and other practical assistance as they strive to remain in their own homes. Three-hour training for Practical Care Volunteers is coming up the evening of March 23. That training session is free. Register by calling Dave Heisinger, also at 544-1581.