NFB, Clallam County to meet

The National Federation of the Blind, Clallam County will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 12 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at radio station KSQM FM 91.5, located at 609 W. Washington St.

The organization provides collaboration and support for individuals who have blindness or low vision. Call 206-419-9555 or email cane.travel@gmail.com with questions or for more information.

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more.

Hospice orientation

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County (VHOCC) is hosting in-person volunteer orientations for those interested in learning more about or volunteering with the organization.

The first session is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. at a location in Sequim to be disclosed at the time of registration. A second orientation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 7, at VHOCC offices, 829 E. Eighth St., also at 11 a.m.

Registration for both sessions is required by calling 360-452-1511 or emailing reception@vhocc.org.

Volunteers serve in a variety of roles such as front desk receptionist, in the organization’s lending closet or delivering medical equipment to patients’ homes. They can also serve at the bedside of hospice patients or offer grief support and spiritual care or handle various tasks in the office or at fundraising events.

VHOCC is a nonprofit serving Clallam County from Joyce to Diamond Point, and all its services are free. It provides end-of-life nursing care, loans medical equipment and supplies and offers education programs, grief support groups, one-on-one bereavement services and practical workshops on life after loss.

To learn more, call the number above or visit volunteerhospice.org or the nonprofit’s Facebook page.