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Quilters and sewers bring joy to hospice patients

Quilters and sewers bring joy to hospice patients

by Carrie McBride | Jan 16, 2023 | News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers

An active group of quilters and sewers make it possible for Hospice of the Northwest to give out hundreds of blankets, pillows, and other handmade items to hospice patients each year. Right now, about five volunteers are active sewers, and many more donations come...
Volunteer Spotlight: Lee

Volunteer Spotlight: Lee

by Vanessa Harrington | Oct 27, 2022 | About Us, Bereavement, News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers

As the son of a librarian, Lee has always loved books. So, when the opportunity to become a volunteer at the Hospice of the Northwest Lending Library presented itself in December 2019, he was happy to take it on. “I’m so glad I can make a meaningful contribution to...
Volunteer Spotlight: Poke Haffner

Volunteer Spotlight: Poke Haffner

by Vanessa Harrington | Sep 25, 2022 | News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers

When Poke Haffner arrived on Orcas Island in 2016, she was impressed by the sheer number of volunteer opportunities. A retired lawyer and volunteer EMT from Alaska, she attended the first volunteer training that Hospice of the Northwest held on Orcas Island and “it’s...
Volunteer Spotlight: Lori Walser

Volunteer Spotlight: Lori Walser

by Vanessa Harrington | Aug 1, 2022 | News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers

Lori Walser has been a Hospice of the Northwest volunteer for four years, but she has been taking care of people much longer than that. You might expect that from Lori who was a teacher and coach in the Mount Vernon School District for 20 years and is mother to 4...
Volunteer Spotlight: Tuck-in Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Tuck-in Volunteers

by Vanessa Harrington | Jul 5, 2022 | News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers

One of the things that makes Hospice of the Northwest a special place for patients and staff is the wonderful crew of volunteers who serve in many roles — from offering patient companionship to providing administrative assistance.  Some of these special volunteers...
Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Liggett

Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Liggett

by Vanessa Harrington | May 16, 2022 | About Us, News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers

Nancy Liggett has had several volunteer roles with Hospice of the Northwest in her approximately 10 years of volunteering, each one enriching her life and providing her the opportunity to give back to her community. Her current volunteer duties include attending...
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