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This article reviews findings regarding the attrition of hospice volunteers. Ways to improve retention relating to several aspects of the volunteer administrator's job are suggested: selection of volunteers, training, overseeing the transition from training to actual volunteering, structuring communication between volunteers and paid staff, and supervising and supporting volunteers in their work with patients and families. Suggestions for further research are presented.
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