Winona Area Hospice Services is offering training for community members interested in becoming hospice volunteers. Training begins Monday September 19 and runs five consecutive Mondays. Training will take place in the Great Hall at Watkins Manor assisted living residence, 175 E. Wabasha in Winona.

"We provide extensive training, covering everything from the various roles of hospice volunteers and nurses, to how to support families and understanding the bereavement process," said Sheila Skeels, LSW, hospice volunteer coordinator. "Volunteers provide a wonderful service to individuals and families, and they often find their own lives enriched."

Hospice staff and volunteers provide respite care and emotional and spiritual support to individuals living with a terminal illness and their families, providing compassionate care and reducing suffering during an individual's end-of-life journey.

Registration is open through Friday September 9. Those interested can contact Sheila Skeels at sskeels@winonahealth.org or call the hospice office at 507.457.4468.

To learn more about Winona Area Hospice Services, visit winonahealth.org or call 507.457.4468.