Hospice of the Carolina Foothills graduated 16 new volunteers in January.  Each completed up to 16 hours of in-depth training that has prepared them to assist in many roles in which volunteers serve.  The individuals pictured here will serve as patient companions in homes and facilities; Hospice House greeters; Caring Canines (with their “best friends”); ASL interpreter; and Thrift Barn volunteer. Front row, left to right: Becky Center, Doris McDade, Katherine Pfaff, Dorothea Francis, Patricia Skadow and Donna Radich. Back row, left to right: Craig Hilton, Jeanie Daniels, Matt Lynch, Walker Williams, Juan Milano, Jack Francis and Angel Berman.  Not pictured:  Hailey Dill, Carol Jongenburger and Elpidia Milano. For information about the next scheduled training in March, or to schedule training in your church, contact Jean Pearson at 828-894-7000 (jpearson@hocf.org), or Jennifer Thompson at 864-457-9125 (jthompson@hocf.org). (photo submitted by Marsha Van Hecke)