A large network of volunteers empowers Hospice of Santa Barbara to deliver its critical services to the local community.

1. Hospice of Santa Barbara
Welcomes New Patient Care
Volunteers
By Kenny Slaught

2. Hospice of Santa Barbara
● A large network of volunteers empowers Hospice of
Santa Barbara to deliver its critical services to the
local community. To ensure that these individuals
provide the highest level of service possible, the
organization offers Patient Care volunteer training.
● The curriculum covers a wide range of relevant topics,
including cultural awareness, family dynamics, and
grief and loss. The most recent graduating class
finished its six weeks of intensive training at the end
of May.

3. Role of Patient Care Volunteers
● Now that these volunteers have graduated from
training, they will join the dedicated team of Hospice
of Santa Barbara caregivers.
● Patient Care volunteers offer companionship,
transportation, respite care, and household help to
patients and their families. Patients depend on the
organization for social, spiritual, emotional, and
practical support.
● In short, Patient Care volunteers play a key role in
ensuring that all these needs are met.

4. Support for Children and Teenagers
● In addition to individuals facing the end of
life, Hospice of Santa Barbara works with
children and teenagers going through the
grief process. Patient Care volunteers may
also assist these young people.