Volunteers in Hospice and Palliative Care: A Resource for Voluntary Service Managers - Paperback

by Rosalind Scott (Author), Steven Howlett (Author), Derek Doyle (Author)

This book provides comprehensive, practical guidelines on the responsibilities of those who lead, coordinate, and manage volunteers in small hospices, large specialist palliative care units, and in general hospitals with palliative care teams. Volunteers are key workers who often perform difficult and important work.

This updated second edition covers volunteer selection, training, supervision and support, and legal and ethical considerations. Information is presented in an easily accessible way, using key points, summary panels and checklists.