Hospice Workers

Explore the Web sites of professional associations such as the National Alliance for Care at Home (NACH), and others mentioned at the end of this article, to learn more about hospice workers' roles and responsibilities. Visit the Events section of NACH's site (https://allianceforcareathome.org/events) for information on upcoming workshops and conferences, as well as other educational resources. You also can volunteer to care for a family member who is ill or elderly or volunteer at a local hospice or social services agency. Ask a teacher or counselor to arrange an information interview with a hospice worker. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How will advances in technology change the field? Perhaps you could even job-shadow a hospice worker to learn even more about the field.