Practical Online Course on Working with Volunteers in Palliative Care
This course will help you understand how volunteers can benefit your organization, where to begin with volunteer recruitment, and how to establish a volunteer programme with limited resources.
The program is specifically designed for palliative care organisers and professionals who may have little previous experience with volunteering and are working with limited time, resources, and technical capacity.
All course webinars will be held with simultaneous interpretation in English and Russian.
- About the course
- Course format: 4 online sessions plus 1 bonus follow-up session
- Duration: approximately 6 weeks, including post-course support
- Practical training includes: cases, templates, and hands-on tools
- Cost: free of charge
- Group size: up to 30 participants
ResultBy the end of the course, you will:- understand precisely how volunteers can support your work,
- learn how to organise their efforts effectively and sustainably,
- be aware of key legal and ethical considerations,
- develop a strategy for communicating the value of volunteerism to leadership or government partners,
- and create your launch plan for a volunteer programme.
BonusYou will become part of a supportive community of like-minded professionals and gain access to a knowledge base full of useful resources.
Participants who attend all four core sessions will receive a certificate of completion from PACED.
Who is this course intended for?Regional palliative care advocatesLeaders of NGOs and community initiativesStaff of hospices, inpatient units, and outpatient servicesMedical and social care professionals
Coordinators of volunteer groupsCourse Sessions
Course Sessions Course Sessions
Course Experts- Luana MunteanuVolunteer Coordinator
at «Hospice Casa Speranței» - Leila AbdullaevaMedical lawyer
- Carolyn LosVolunteer Service Manager for the Galilee Palliative Care Centre, Greece
- Marina HardenVolunteering Advisor
St Christopher’s, London, UK - Felix Pinto BaquerizoSpecialist in non-medical palliative care, PACED Project Manager
Course Partners
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
No. The course is designed for beginners. We guide you through the process step by step — even if your organisation has never worked with volunteers before.It’s recommended, but not mandatory. If you miss a session, we’ll send you materials and a summary. You’ll also be able to ask questions in the WhatsApp group.Sessions are conducted via Zoom, and support is available through WhatsApp. That’s all you need — you can even join from your smartphone.That’s one of the topics we cover. We’ll assist you in making the case for volunteerism and learn how to ‘sell’ the idea internally.Yes. You’ll receive document templates, checklists, and — most importantly — your own customised volunteer programme launch plan. Participants who complete all four core sessions will also receive a certificate from PACED.There are assignments, but they’re not compulsory. Their purpose is to help you apply what you learn to your context. We encourage participants to complete them, but we understand your time may be limited.There are no strict regional restrictions. Any professional working in palliative care or related fields can apply. However, priority will be given to applicants from PACED’s focus regions: Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Baltic States, and Eastern Europe.Yes! Participants will be added to a shared WhatsApp group where they can ask questions, share ideas, and support each other. This informal space is an essential part of the course.Yes. The course can help you reconsider your current structure, improve boundaries, safety, and support, and strengthen your volunteer programme. Many participants join specifically to ‘relaunch’ an existing system.That’s alright. The course helps you establish the foundations and plan your strategy. Even if you implement it later, you’ll have all the tools — and a community to return to for support.Around 15 hours in total over two months.Yes. You can apply as a team, although we aim to include participants from a wide range of organisations and regions. However, you're welcome to attend the sessions together using one Zoom account.We don’t disappear! Participants remain part of the WhatsApp group, continue sharing ideas and updates, and receive peer support. This community of practice helps sustain the momentum.SIGN UP FOR THE COURSE TODAY!If you encounter any difficulties during the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team at info@paced.org.uk. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
