Volunteer Training Sessions

Volunteer Information Session* (Pre-Registration Required)

*All potential volunteers are required to attend a Volunteer Information Session to learn more about volunteer opportunities at HPCG. To register please contact Peggy Rich at 478-2589 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " data-mce-href="mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tuesday, January 10, 2012....................................... 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Friday, January 20, 2012.......................................... 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Monday, February 13, 2012...................................... 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Thursday, March 1, 2012.......................................... 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Wednesday, March 7, 2012...................................... 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Monday, April 16, 2012............................................. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Monday, May 7, 2012............................................... 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Monday, August 27, 2012......................................... 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Wednesday, September 19, 2012.............................. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Tuesday, October 2, 2012........................................ 9:00 am to 11:00 am

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2012 Direct Patient Care Training

Direct Patient Care Volunteers attend our basic orientation and training classes. These volunteers visit with patients and families, stay with patients a short period of time to offer respite for caregivers,  run errands and may visit with patients at home, in the hospital, or in a Greensboro long-term-care facility.

Saturday, October 29, 2011......................................8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Saturday, November 5, 2011.....................................8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Saturday, January 28, 2012......................................8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Saturday, February 4, 2012.......................................8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Saturday, March 17, 2012..........................................8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Saturday, March 24, 2012..........................................8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Friday, May 18, 2012..................................................6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday, May 19, 2012.............................................8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Sunday, May 20, 2012................................................1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Saturday, September 8, 2012.....................................8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Saturday, September 15, 2012...................................8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Saturday, October 13, 2012........................................8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Saturday, October 20, 2012........................................8:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Kids Path Training

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Kids Path Building

Pre-requisite: "Volunteer Information Session" and "Direct Patient Care Volunteer Training"

To register please contact Cathy Lohr, Kids Path Volunteer Coordinator, at 544-5437 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " target="_blank" data-mce-href="mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Vigil Volunteer Training Class

Monday, April  23

5:00pm – 7:30pm

Summit Ave - Large Conference Room

Now is your opportunity to join HPCG’s VIGIL VOLUNTEER TEAM ! The Vigil Volunteers are a group of specially trained volunteers who sit with patients during their last hours to days of life. They provide a comforting presence to patients who have no family or very limited support. Once you complete this training and as a member of the team, you will be notified when a vigil is established. You can determine if you are available to participate for a two hour shift or you may wish to pass and participate in a future vigil.

 You must have completed Direct Patient Care Training to attend this class.

Contact Peggy Rich  478-2589 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " data-mce-href="mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 *You will receive 2 ½ hours continuing education credit for this class*

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Volunteer Support Group Meetings and Topics

Saturday Volunteer Workshop

Saturday June 2, 2012 - 9:00am to 3:00pm  

6 hours CEU credit  

 8:30 -9:00         Meet and greet

9:00 -10:30       Ethics – Risa Hanau

10:45 – 12:15    CAM ~ Complimentary & Alternative Medicine

12:30 -1:00       Box Lunch

1:00 – 2:30       A Day in the Life of 4 Volunteers

2:30 – 3:00       Closing remarks and questions.

To register please contact Peggy Rich at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " data-mce-href="mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " data-mce-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; text-align: center;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; text-align: center; "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 336-478-2589

Book Discussion

Wednesday June 20, 2012  ^-   5:30-7:30pm – Summit Location

This year’s discussion will be Still Alice by Lisa Genova.  This is a truly compelling account of a woman’s experiences as she realizes that she is developing early onset Alzheimer’s. The book is told in first person and is very moving. You will not want to put it down.

The book is available in paperback and you’ll have plenty of time to get a library copy if you don’t want to purchase it.  Our discussion will be facilitated by the great Mike Gaspeny who had graciously done our book discussions for the past several years. Start reading!

Check back for new dates and topics!

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All Volunteer Training Events, unless noted, will be held at HPCG in the Large Conference Room of the Main Building, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405.

To register, please contact Peggy Rich at 478-2589 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " data-mce-href="mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .