2024 Volunteer Information

Bereavement Training
September 12 and 19 | 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
North County Community Service Center
2675 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Music in Caregiving: Part II
(Optional to receive equipment)
October 7 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Garden House
Community Service Center
5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760

Empath-Wide Town Hall
October 15 | 4:00 pm, Zoom
Register Here

10th Annual Reiki Retreat
November 7 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Gathering Place, Community Service Center
5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760

Death Cafe: A Conversation
September 24 | 11:00 am-Noon, Rand Office
Join us as we discuss one of life’s most uncomfortable topics: death and dying. This is a safe setting allowing us to share and explore our questions, fears and experiences. We are looking forward to a respectful, thought-provoking, life-affirming conversation. RSVP to Elizabeth Still at ElizabethStill@EmpathHealth.org.

Munchies and a Movie
September 24 | 3:00 pm, Port Charlotte Office
Calling all Port Charlotte-area volunteers! Join us for a movie and memories. The featured movie is “Season of a Lifetime,” an inspiring story of a sports coach who is terminally ill with ALS. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by September 20 to Tonja Brooks at TBrooks@EmpathHealth.org.

Meet and Greet and Q&A
October 4 | 10:00 am, Ellenton Office
Spend some time connecting with your new volunteer coordinator. We will discuss current opportunities to serve and a time to ask questions.
Please RSVP to Adam Batt at AdamBatt@EmpathHealth.org.

Tea and Games
October 7 | 1:30 pm-3:00 pm, Rand Office
Join us for afternoon tea and board games while networking with other volunteers. You will have a chance to learn new games, socialize with other volunteers and increase your toolbox for connecting with patients and families. RSVP to Jean Ward at JeanWard@EmpathHealth.org.

Death Cafe
October 9 | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm, Bradenton Office
Join us for our monthly Death Café in a non-judgemental environment, listening and exploring thoughts and feelings about death, grief and life.
To register, call Lin Oakerson at (941) 400-3157.

Empath-Wide Town Hall
October 15 | 4:00 pm, Zoom
Register Here

All Creatures Great and Small … Our Patients Love Them All
October 22 | 4:00 pm-5:00 pm, Zoom
Join us for an informational webinar where you’ll learn the benefits of pet therapy for our patients, especially for those transitioning, including how the touch of a furry head or paw can ease pain and anxiety in the final stages of death. Learn the science of why touch matters, and the dog’s role in our mythology of the afterlife.
For questions, email Laura Drake at LauraDrake@EmpathHealth.org.
Register Here

Fall Volunteer Open House
October 22 | 11:00 am, Port Charlotte Office
Let’s get together and talk volunteerism. Join us for volunteer roundtables, team building activities, games, prizes and more. Bring a friend and a dish to share.
RSVP by October 18to Tonja Brooks at TBrooks@EmpathHealth.org.

Jewish Customs and Practices
November 18 | 11:00 am, Zoom
Join Rabbinic Pastor Shayndel Kahn as she gives an overview on Jewish customs and practices, including annual holidays, death and dying, burial customs and mourning practices. She will give you practical suggestions on how best to work with Jewish patients and what to avoid.
Register Here