Volunteer Training
Becoming a Volunteer Caregiver
Becoming a volunteer caregiver requires each individual to complete 12 hours of training prior to supporting our clients and families. The training incorporates the knowledge of area pastors, grief counselors, hospice workers, caregivers who have utilized Tamarisk’s services and Tamarisk founder Gretchen Hanson. Below is an outline of the process involved in becoming a volunteer caregiver.
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Complete the Tamarisk Volunteer Application
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Background check & paperwork
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Meet with Tamarisk Program Director
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Complete individual review of videos on essential topics (see New Volunteer Training Videos below)
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Attend 1 Volunteer Connection meeting
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Attend a training event (see Training Event schedule on the right)
“The training was an opportunity for me to consider not only my own journey on earth and beyond, but also the joy and honor in sharing someone else’s path as well.” – Kim, volunteer caregiver
“The training was an opportunity for me to consider not only my own journey on earth and beyond, but also the joy and honor in sharing someone else’s path as well.” – Kim, volunteer caregiver
Volunteer Training Videos
Click on the following links to access content for the individual portion of Tamarisk’s companion volunteer training. Please refer to the accompanying handouts in your volunteer binder for each presentation. You can find most of these presentations on Tamarisk’s YouTube channel.
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The Grieving Process (15 min)
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The Heart and History of Tamarisk (40 min)
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Family Dynamics (35 min)
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Presence & Self-Care (18 1/2 min)
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Hospice (21 Min)
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Physiological & Spiritual Aspects of Death and Dying(40 min)