DOWNEY - A Downey hospice is in need of volunteers to spend time with residents in the final stages of their lives.Volunteers can also relieve tired caregivers for short periods of time or help with errands and shopping. Training will be held at Companion Hospice Care in Downey on Feb. 27, March 6, March 13 and March 20. Volunteers will receive 16 hours of orientation and training. Afterwards, volunteers will be given assignments close to home. For more information, call Deanna Miles at (562) 944-2711.

********** Published: January 15, 2010 - Volume 8 - Issue 39