Gentle Passages volunteers are trained and motivated to respect and support the patient and family in their personal choice of care--whether traditional or alternative medicine--and continually work toward being knowledgeable and receptive to new and innovative therapies according to the patients' and family's wishes.

Volunteers will stay with the family for as long as needed and will continue with follow-up care after the death of the patient.

Volunteers receive ongoing training and personal, nurturing support to ensure that they can offer their best in 11th hour care.

Gentle Passages will also provide training and assistance to health care professionals in a health care facility setting.