INELDA Update – JULY / AUGUST 2024
DISCOVERY CALLS NOW TWICE A MONTH
DISCOVERY CALLS NOW TWICE A MONTH
We are happy to announce that in August, we will begin offering two free discovery calls focused on becoming an end-of-life doula. The calls will be led by INELDA educators and will give participants an opportunity to hear about training with INELDA, ask questions, and experience activities that mimic the feel of what our end-of-life doula training is like. Over the past two years, the calls have been very popular and often bring in a large group of individuals interested in deathcare and broadening their knowledge of end-of-life. The new format will allow for smaller groups and more intimate interaction so that questions can be asked and answered to ensure that everyone comes away with momentum to begin their training. Times listed on our event calendar are shown in Eastern Standard Time. We plan to offer one call in the evening and one in the afternoon to allow more flexibility for busy schedules. You can view all upcoming discovery calls HERE. Whether you have joined in the past or are new to the INELDA community, we hope to see you at an upcoming call!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR IN-PERSON TRAINING
List of available training locations and dates (click location for more info)
- Omega in Rhinebeck, New York: two volunteers (overnight accommodations available) – SEP 27-29
- Cincinnati, Ohio: two volunteers – OCT 4-6
- Richmond, Virginia: two volunteers – NOV 1-3
- San Diego, California: two volunteers – NOV 22-24
INELDA is seeking on-site training volunteers to assist with facilitating our in-person trainings through the remainder of 2024. All are welcome to volunteer; however, if you have attended an online training in the past, this will be an opportunity to experience our training in-person while helping the educators teach the curriculum to others who are new to the experience. If interested, please email [email protected].
Title – Volunteer Role, Onsite Training Volunteer
Primary point of contact: Partner with the on-site INELDA team and educators as well as event venue staff
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES
>PRIOR TO THE TRAINING
- Virtually meet with the educator who will be on-site for the training
- Support INELDA operations as needed
>TIME COMMITMENTS
- Must be available for all days of the training event
- Training events will range from six to eight hours in length; breaks will be offered in line with the daily session schedule
>LIVE SUPPORT FOR TRAINING
- Facilitate daily sign-in and assist with gathering accurate daily attendance
- Handle general administration needs and errands
- Field questions and support the educator during sessions
- Facilitate venue space needs as needed
- Help accommodate needs of training participants
- Meet and greet learners as they arrive to the training location
- Ensure venue is prepared for training daily
- Setup and breakdown training venue as needed
In consideration of your time, all volunteers will receive a free one-year Tier 2 INELDA Membership. While the primary role of a volunteer is to support the educator, volunteers will have the opportunity to work with the INELDA educator and team, as well as experience our current training curriculum firsthand.
CONGRATULATIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS!
We would like to congratulate three individuals on becoming INELDA-certified end-of-life doulas this month.
- Nikki Smith – Columbus, Ohio
- Jaclyn Hauer – Reynolds, Illinois
- Marian Harnish – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
You can find them and a list of other certified doulas in our Doula Directory. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming an INELDA-certified doula, email us at [email protected]
2024 TEAM CONFERENCE FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
2024 TEAM CONFERENCE FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
The Team Conference for Hospice and Palliative Care brings together colleagues in hospice and palliative care to explore best practices that enhance the specialty and improve patient and caregiver outcomes. This conference aims for colleagues to leave feeling rejuvenated and inspired in their own journey of hospice and palliative health care, and will be held in Baltimore, Maryland.
Attend the upcoming Team Conference for Hospice and Palliative Care and earn up to 15 credit hours (NCPD, CME, or ASWB)!
Early bird registration is available through August 16, 2024. REGISTER HERE
STAFF UPDATES
STAFF UPDATES
- Educator Omni Kitts Ferrara is joining INELDA as the newly formed position of director of education.