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Would you like to get involved?
Volunteering in the outpatient hospice service
The hospice movement has always been based on civic commitment. Volunteers give seriously ill and dying people and their relatives time, attention and a sympathetic ear. They help those affected to talk about their situation and to find their own way of saying goodbye.
People of all ages are involved in our hospice service.
They have often experienced for themselves how helpful an outpatient hospice service is. Others feel privileged by life and want to give something back to society. Still others want a meaningful activity, often in the transition to retirement. Most are also interested in dealing personally with the subject of dying.
Photo Sarah Hähnle
In order to be able to be helpful with a human touch and "reflected closeness", people who want to volunteer in hospice work must first complete a preparatory course.
Background to the qualification
Every dying process is individual and can change constantly. So we never know what to expect. We are always open to new situations. There are therefore no ready-made procedural instructions. The focus is always on the momentary encounter from person to person in the here and now.
Intensive preparation is useful for this, so that you are not caught up in your own experiences or fears in the situation and are always able to balance the right amount of closeness and distance.
Preparation course for volunteers in hospice work
The German Hospice and Palliative Association (DHPV) has published quality guidelines for this. Our qualification is based on these guidelines.
The preparation course lasts six months in 5 modules, which take place over a total of around 100 hours at weekends and individual evenings. We usually offer it once a year.
Contact
Would you like more information about the outpatient hospice service or do you have further questions? Please feel free to contact us. We are here for you!
Would you like to make a donation? You can find our bank details here.
Christiane Pröllochs
Outpatient hospice service
Mannheim Visitor Center,
Edisonstraße 8
68309 Mannheim
+49 621 72707-320
hospiz@asb-rhein-neckar.de
Doris Detering
Outpatient hospice service
Mannheim Visitor Center,
Edisonstraße 8
68309 Mannheim
+49 621 72707-241
hospiz@asb-rhein-neckar.de