by Carrie McBride | Apr 1, 2023 | News, Pet Peace of Mind, Resources, Veterans, Volunteers
April is National Volunteer Month, and we want to honor and recognize the amazing work our volunteers do for Hospice of the Northwest. For starters, last year our volunteers provided over 1,000 visits. They make over 1,000 phone calls to patients and their caregivers...
by Carrie McBride | Mar 22, 2023 | News, Resources, Volunteers
The Hospice of the Northwest vigil team is made up of a dedicated group of compassionate and loving volunteers who sit by the bedside of actively-dying patients. Many times a patient’s circle of support requests privacy during the dying process; however, there...
by Vanessa Harrington | Feb 8, 2023 | About Us, News, Pet Peace of Mind, Service Line, Volunteers
At Hospice of the Northwest, we know pets are part of the family. They are also a special source of comfort and love for people facing a life-limiting illness. However, it can be difficult for hospice patients to care for their pets. That’s why Hospice of the...
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...
by Vanessa Harrington | Dec 1, 2022 | About Us, News, Patient Stories, Resources, Volunteers
The following is a thank you letter we received from the daughter of a Hospice of the Northwest patient. “I would like to say thank you to all hospice workers for the care, comfort, and support you provide to dying patients and their families. I especially would...
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...
