July 13th, 2022

Why I Volunteer, Phil’s Story

I could feel my face redden as I struggled to read the explicit, steamy passage out loud. I looked up to see Diane* watching me with a smile spreading on her face and a twinkle in her eye, deviously enjoying my discomfort. As our eyes met, we first started giggling then broke out into teary laughs. I had been visiting with Diane for a few months and discovered we both enjoyed reading mystery novels. I got into the habit of reading chapters of our latest novel to her every week, and I think she particularly enjoyed those occasional times when […]

Why I Volunteer, Dan’s Story

Peggy* was in her late eighties and had lost her husband about two weeks before I met her. She and her husband had shared a room in the facility, so understandably, she had just suffered a huge loss. They had been married for a long time, and, when speaking about him, a smile would always appear on her face. It was obvious that they had a very loving marriage. As Peggy and I got to know each other, we shared stories about our lives, and it was amazing how many things we had in common. I told her that I […]

Why I Volunteer, Meg’s Story

Throughout my life, I have volunteered for many organizations. Each experience offered something special: a giving from the heart, a chance to share my time—often just a few hours, sometimes days or weeks. But Hope Hospice is a place that draws me back time and again. From the first day of orientation, I got the sense that I had entered into a relationship that would grow and evolve over time. Hope has embraced that which I have to offer. My gifts have been woven into the fabric that is Hope. I came to Hope after a 30-plus-year career as a […]

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