BRATTLEBORO — Taking Steps Brattleboro will join in a nationwide celebration of the right of all adults to think about, talk about and make decisions about Advance Planning. Projects are underway in every state to help people truly consider their personal beliefs and wishes regarding health care options at times of serious accidents or illness.
In recognition of National Health Care Decision Day on April 16, Taking Steps Brattleboro is opening its volunteer facilitator training to the general community. Interested community members are encouraged to call to find out more about becoming a part of the Taking Steps Brattleboro team of volunteer Advance Care Planning Facilitators.
Taking Steps Brattleboro is a collaborative, community-based initiative intended to vastly increase the numbers of residents in the Brattleboro area who have completed the Advance Care Planning process. The current team of facilitators has just been assigned it's 50th referral.
Community members who enjoy supporting others and are interested in being trained to facilitate adults with their Advance Care Planning should call Joanna Rueter, LICSW, coordinator of Taking Steps Brattleboro at 802-257-0775, ext. 101, by April 22. An application, personal interview, and completion of online training are required prior to the local training that will take place on June 3 and 4.
To find out more about Taking Steps Brattleboro and Advance Care Planning volunteering or to get help with the directive process yourself, call Joanna Rueter at 802-257-0775 ext. 101 or joanna.rueter@brattleborohospice.org.