How Do You Become A Hospice Chaplain?
Hospice chaplains are licensed, ordained members of the clergy who spend time meeting the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families of patients currently utilizing hospice. These chaplains may or may not have served an entire congregation as a pastor. Becoming a hospice chaplain involves obtaining the proper credentials and securing either a paid or volunteer position in a hospice. Step 1 Read the requirements of being a hospice chaplain before moving ahead. You often will be working with patients and families of patients who are terminally ill, so make certain you understand the importance of the role, and the compassion required. Step 2 Locate an organization that provides chaplain credentials to qualified individuals. Qualified can mean anything from providing a proper resume and valid references to having a college degree in theology or divinity. Read the requirements of any organization you choose and learn as much as you can about it before aligning yourself with it.
