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Hospice Volunteers

When you think of a guardian angel, what comes to mind? Do you think of protection during danger? A guide?…

Heart ‘n Home Volunteers Help Fulfill Janice’s Wish

December 31, 2020

“Janice Schroeder started doing needlework when she was young. She worked with her grandma, making samplers when she was 12…

Volunteer Spotlight – Andrea Gauntlett

October 1, 2020

La Pine Volunteer, Andrea Gauntlett, has taken on volunteering with a passion. Because of our current restrictions, our hospice has…

Is Being a Hospice Volunteer Difficult? This Volunteers Story May Surprise You

August 3, 2020

Theresa Hane

“Hospice volunteering is just what I do,” says Jan, Heart ‘n Home Hospice Volunteer. “My first few visits were with…

Lightning Strike

July 13, 2020

Evelyn Wallace

In the fall of 2016, my life changed forever. That’s when my favorite college professor, whose children I had babysat…

2020 Heart ‘n Home Scholarship Recipients

July 8, 2020

Heart ‘n Home is pleased to announce our 2020 Volunteer Scholarship Recipients. Each year our Volunteers and Cicely Ambassador Volunteers…

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Heart ‘n Home Volunteers Find Ways to Serve During COVID-19

May 20, 2020

Spring is often filled with outdoor activities, graduations, and planting flowers, but this year was unique as the La Pine…

Older Americans Month 2020: Make Your Mark

May 18, 2020

Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They…

Celebrating the Gifts of Hospice Volunteers

April 14, 2020

Heart ‘n Home Hospice Honors its Volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 19 – 25 National Volunteer Week provides the…

Hospice Taught Me Life Lessons that I couldn’t Learn at School or Through a Book

November 4, 2019

Emilly P.

During National Hospice Month we will make it our mission to crush many myths about hospice. Today one of our…

Heart ‘n Home Volunteer Earns National Volunteer of the Year Award

October 15, 2019

NHPCO Announces Winners of National Volunteer Awards 84-YEAR-OLD VOLUNTEER VETERAN FROM IDAHO WINS NATIONAL RECOGNITION Heart ‘n Home Hospice headquartered…

Volunteering Gives Me Purpose

September 5, 2019

When Yvonne started volunteering with Heart ‘n Home she had no idea that this act of giving would enrich her…

“I’ve got life back!”

September 3, 2019

“One, two, three, four. Quilt and quilt and quilt some more.” Helene says with a smile. During a recent visit…

Student Volunteer Learns to Affirm Life

July 15, 2019

Kyra B.

Hospice to me means validation and affirmation of life. Hospice care is an opportunity to have good experiences leading up…

Furry Friends Enhance Hospice Patient’s Care

June 24, 2019

Theresa Hane

For anyone that has owned animals, we know they are usually more than just pets. To most people, their pet…

My Patient`s Words Inspired Me

May 13, 2019

Cyndee Orcutt

It was the middle of the night as I drove to hold hands with my patient. I was an 11th-Hour Volunteer…

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Volunteering – Enriching the Lives of Others and My Own

April 29, 2019

Each of us lives busy lives, hurrying from one activity to the next, and we often have to stop and…

National Volunteer Week – An Opportunity to Thank Our Hospice Volunteers

April 8, 2019

Even when you’re dying, there can be a lot of living to do. Hospice volunteers make more special moments possible…

Veteran Volunteers Serving Veterans at End of Life

December 31, 2018

We recognize the importance of thanking our nation’s Veterans for their service. We know that without their sacrifices and dedication,…

Live in a Spirit of Thanksgiving

November 8, 2018

Garrett Price

From the Rule of Saint Benedict: live this life and do whatever is done, in a spirit of thanksgiving. Abandon…

The Unique Difference A Veteran Volunteer Brings

July 15, 2018

Anita Bergquist

Our Veteran Volunteers love to visit with our Veteran patients in senior communities or in their private homes. No one…

Volunteer of the Quarter: Bob Seidenberg

July 10, 2018

Summer 2018 Volunteer of the Quarter Bob Seidenberg Bob Seidenberg has been a La Pine community member for just over…

Veteran Volunteers Making an Impact in Central OR

July 4, 2018

Joelle Brown

It’s impossible to overstate the change in Heart ‘n Home Pinning Ceremonies in Central Oregon since we gained Vint and…

Employee Spotlight with Gwen

July 1, 2018

Gwen Bennion Fruitland Volunteer Coordinator Who inspires you? I have had many people inspire me to find and fill my…

Volunteers Can Help Patients Overcome Feelings of Hopelessness

June 26, 2018

Tess K., BCC, MAR, M.Div

With Heart ‘n Home’s commitment to the wholeness of each patient, Volunteers are a valuable part of the team. While…

National Volunteer Week – Celebrate Service

April 13, 2018

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April 15 – 21 is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the thousands of men, women, and…

Volunteer of the Quarter – Staci Cummings

January 4, 2018

Joelle Brown

Congratulations Staci Cummings, La Pine Heart ‘n Home Volunteer! We are so grateful for her service and huge heart for…

At The Bedside of a Navy Veteran

January 1, 2018

Anita Bergquist

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