MONROE — Monroe Clinic Hospice invites members of the community to give comfort and support to the terminally ill and their families by becoming a volunteer. New hospice volunteers will join a team of 71 compassionate individuals, including five pets, from Wisconsin and Illinois who help patients live out their lives to the fullest. 

Those interested in becoming a hospice volunteer should attend the training classes held on Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Classes are from 6-8 p.m. and are located at the St. Camillus Center, 2101 6th Street in Monroe. Hospice volunteers are required to have 16 hours of training in the state of Wisconsin, which can include a combination of in-person and online training. Training is free and volunteers serve their areas of choice. 

This team of neighbors helping neighbors offers support to patients and their families with programs including, but not limited to: Comfort Care; We Honor Veterans; Storykeepers; “Paws”itive Comfort; and Caregiver Respite.

Hospice care is focused on helping terminally ill patients find dignity and comfort, as well as supporting the families, during the grieving process. Monroe Clinic Hospice services are available in Green, Rock and Lafayette counties in Wisconsin and Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and part of Winnebago counties in Illinois. 

For more information, or to register, contact Nadine Whiteman, Monroe Clinic Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator, by calling 608-324-1230 or emailing Nadine.whiteman@ssmhealth.com.