Hospice volunteer training set

Community Hospice of Schenectady is offering a free, abbreviated 14-hour training session that will occur on two consecutive Saturdays in January, one in Schenectady (1411 Union St.) and one in Albany (445 New Karner Road). Call the Hospice office (377-8846) with questions. Carol Weisse, professor of psychology and director of the Health Professions Program, is a Hospice volunteer who is available to speak about her experiences. Contact her at weissec@union.edu or ext. 6300. Union has had a successful partnership with Community Hospice for many years. The training sessions will be held Saturday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Jan. 21.