There are many ways to volunteer with Hospice of Scotland County, such as

visiting with patients, working at one of their annual fund raising events or

helping out in the office.

The organization’s next volunteer training session is scheduled for Aug. 23-25 and

anyone with an interest in volunteering with Hospice should sign up, says

Denise Riggins, director of volunteer services at Hospice of Scotland

County.

“We are always looking for members of the community who are able to donate

some of their time,” Riggins said. “It takes a committed group of

volunteers with a wide range of talents to keep our organization running

smoothly. We encourage anyone who is interested in giving back to the

community to sign up for our volunteer training course.”

Training will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Aug. 23 and

Aug. 24, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25.

Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions, which will be held at Hospice

of Scotland County’s office located at 610 Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg.

The program will answer prospective volunteers’ questions and help them identify areas

within the organization where they can contribute, Riggins said.

“Some people are interested in serving as patient care volunteers, while

others are more comfortable answering the phones, helping with office work

or organizing a fundraising project.”

Space is limited, and participants must register beforehand. To register

for the volunteer training or to ask questions, contact Riggins at Hospice of

Scotland County at 276-7176, or e-mail her at driggins@scothosp.org.

You can also learn more about being a Hospice volunteer by visiting

www.scotlandhospice.org, and clicking on the “Our Volunteers” link.