Serving Aldershot, Camberley, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet,  Frimley, Godalming, Guildford, Lightwater and Yateley England in affiliation with the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. Training Coordinator’s Report 2009 We started the New Year with the best attended Open Evening in January, from which we progressed to a very successful training course, resulting in fifteen new volunteers for Hospice Home Support.  The course was spread over 9 weeks with a non-residential weekend in the middle. It was hard work but also enjoyable (I hope) and the trainees showed their commitment from the start. There was such demand for the service that almost all volunteers were placed with patients on completion of training. The training course was also successful in that it led to all the Area Organisers and Supervisors working together and we now feel a very cohesive team. All volunteers continue to use supervision well. It is an opportunity to be together and to alleviate the working alone aspect of the role. It also offers support and the occasion to debrief, a vital requirement in our work. We also feel more ‘affiliated’ to the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, as in September, two members of the Patient Welfare Team delivered a training to both ‘old’ and new volunteers, which was much enjoyed and appreciated by all. We look forward to continuing to develop as a service and to continue delivering such valuable support. Lynne Loughrey Training Co-ordinator October 2009 Volunteer Chairman’s Report Treasurer’s Report Area Organisers Report Training Coordinator’s Report Affiliated to the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Registered Charity No. 1024866 Monica’s Website Design and Flexisoft L.L.C. www.hospicehomesupport.org.uk