MONROE — Monroe Clinic Hospice is seeking volunteers to work directly with patients and their families.

Those interested should attend the upcoming hospice volunteer training from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 29 at the St. Camillus Center, 2101 6th Street, Monroe. The training is free and registration is required. For more information, or to register, call Nadine Whiteman, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, at 608-324-1230. 

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. Services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers. No one is refused services on ability to pay.