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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER

Hospice Volunteer Orientation Classes in Stamford and Niantic

VITAS Healthcare is offering two opportunities in September to become a hospice volunteer. Hospice volunteers provide companionship to patients, offer respite care to families and are a vital component of hospice care teams.

Orientation classes will take place in:

• Stamford on Thursday, September 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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• Niantic on Friday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lunch will be provided at the orientation. Pre-registration and an interview are required before attending. Call VITAS Volunteer Services Manager Christine Urpin at 203-437-3127 or email Christine.Urpin@vitas.com for the address and more information

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