Category: Volunteers!

Family helps 95-year-old SC man fulfill his one final wish

“When death is coming, there are few material things that matter,” said Maggie Clark, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s volunteer coordinator. “What is … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Meet Volunteer of the Month Barb Mulligan

She later was employed by Hospice of Crawford County, retiring from her position there in April of 2020 — just after the start of the COVID-19 … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Grieving during pandemic requires extra support

The 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can attest to the … that often arise when people are new to engaging with hospice volunteers. See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Embracing death: End-of-life doulas growing in popularity

Katelyn Van Vulkenburg, the volunteer coordinator at Denver-based Namaste Hospice, jokes that she’s a little protective of Scott, who first started … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Lion’s Roar welcomes three new Associate Editors

Before receiving this gift, I had applied to be a volunteer with Zen Hospice Project (now Zen Caregiving Project), having no knowledge of Zen. See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Volunteers complete 30-hour Zoom training marathon

Fourteen new Sunshine Coast Hospice volunteers have been on a learning journey together, spending over 30 hours in an intense Zoom volunteer … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Wanted: Local hospice organization seeking volunteers

One volunteer who was working throughout the pandemic is Thomas McCormick. He’s been volunteering with Community Hospice for six years. See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

May is palliative and hospice care awareness month

The Nakusp Hospice Society is dedicated to ensuring that the last stages of life are comfortable and peaceful. Nakusp Hospice volunteers work closely … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.