Sarah graciously shared her story of being an SIP volunteer and its connection to her own serious illness.
She shared, “Being an SIP volunteer has been a positive in my recuperation from a serious illness. The emotional lift I receive by contributing at the level I am able is important to my recuperation. I appreciate the flexibility, the good guidance of Eileen, and the training was thorough and helpful. I want to add that, as a recipient of services, it is an effective program that works hard to meet the individual’s needs.”
The Serious Illness Program offers short term, one-on-one support, as well as peer support groups and other activities to people with a serious illness that may or may not carry an impending terminal diagnosis.
The Serious Illness Program (SIP) is beginning training for new volunteers on Friday, October 17. This is a 24-hour training over 8 weeks with an additional hour or so of home-based prep work each week. We will meet at the Center for Solace office at 191 Canal Street. We understand there may be a need to miss a session and we are happy to work with you to get you caught up on the material we covered.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or would like more information please contact Eileen Glover, Serious Illness Program Coordinator, at eileen.glover@cfsolace.org, or call 802-257-0775 ext. 106, or click this link to apply: SIP Volunteer Application.
