Commitment with heart: New course for hospice companions starts in Kaufbeuren

Commitment with heart: New course for hospice companions starts in Kaufbeuren

The need to support people in difficult phases of life is of immense importance. It will start in October 2025 Hospice Association Kaufbeuren-Ostallgäu a qualification course for volunteer hospice attendants. This course is aimed at all those who want to support seriously ill and dying people and their relatives in a sensitive way.

As part of the course, participants are prepared for responsible and sensitive support. The course includes 13 modules and an accompanying internship led by experienced professionals. The content is varied and includes, among other things, coming to terms with one's own mortality, developing relationship skills and practical insights into hospice work. The focus is also on valuing resources.

A look at training

The training to become a volunteer hospice companion consists of basic training and a subsequent qualification course. During the basic training, participants learn the basics about the hospice movement, ethical and legal issues and communication methods. The following course covers advanced topics such as palliative care, grief, rituals and the physiology of dying. Hospice circle describes that the perception of oneself and others, the recognition of signs in communication and networking with other professional services are also essential components of the training.

There is also a practical element: participants are required to complete an internship in an outpatient or inpatient facility. This internship offers valuable insights and helps to apply the theoretically learned content in practice.

A valuable mission

The Hospice Association Kaufbeuren-Ostallgäu Since its founding in 1996, it has been committed to providing dignified support for dying people. The association's central offerings include palliative advice, hospice support from volunteers and grief support after loss. More and more people are realizing how important it is to be there and offer support in the last phase of life. This training can make a valuable contribution to gaining the necessary knowledge and experience. After completing the course, participants receive a certificate in a celebratory setting - a beautiful moment that recognizes their effort and commitment.

For those interested, the hospice association offers further information about the course content and process on its website or by calling the hospice office. It's a chance to become active in an area that deeply touches and enriches!