Doing more with Hospice

Within the Waipuna Hospice charity shops, in-patient unit, hospice, and wider community, a tapestry of sel ess individuals dedicate their time and energy to serve others through their e orts.

is National Volunteer Week, Waipuna Hospice is taking a moment to express their heartfelt gratitude to all their incredible volunteers. “ ese remarkable volunteers dedicate endless hours to support the work of Waipuna Hospice every day,” says Waipuna Hospice volunteer services manager Shelley Atkinson.

“Volunteers just like Jackie McEwan, who helps in our Te Puke Shop and by visiting our patients and their families.”

“I initially became a Waipuna Hospice volunteer because I felt it was my time to give back to the community. “Nine years later and I still love it,” says Jackie. “ e other volunteers I work with in the shop have become like a family and I love being able to help by visiting hospice patients so their carers can have a break. It feels so good to be able to give back and help people who need it. Not only am I helping my community, but I get so much joy out of the experience.” of the experience.” immeasurable contributions play

Shelley says: “To all our volunteers, thank you for your unwavering commitment, compassionate hearts, and tireless e orts in making a real di erence at Waipuna Hospice”.

“Your sel essness and immeasurable contributions play an impactful and memorable role in the lives of our patients and the loved ones they leave behind.”

To learn more about volunteering for Waipuna Hospice and to join their volunteer team, visit: www. waipunahospice.org.nz/volunteer