Developing a large, volunteer hospice chaplain network.

Abstract

The article describes the creation of a Chaplain Associates Network of clergy volunteers over a period of two and a half years. It reports on how more than 50 clergy were located, contacted, recruited and trained (including four Chaplain Interns from local seminaries.) It also describes the ongoing educational programs conducted to maintain the skills and commitment of the large diverse clergy network. Finally, it reports on a recent survey conducted to ascertain the quality of the spiritual care being provided by the volunteer Chaplains.