by Jess Watchie | Nov 10, 2024 | News, Veterans, Volunteer Spotlight
As the year draws to a close, Hospice of the Northwest celebrates a major milestone: Richard Fink, a dedicated volunteer and fellow veteran, is on track to complete 150 Veteran Pinning Ceremonies for hospice patients by the end of 2024 or start of 2025. Richard’s...
by Jess Watchie | Nov 1, 2024 | News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers
At Hospice of the Northwest, volunteers provide more than their time—they build meaningful relationships that leave lasting impressions. These connections reflect our mission to help people live with dignity, grace, and purpose during their end-of-life journeys. Meet...
by Jess Watchie | Apr 29, 2024 | Bereavement, News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Kelly McKnight Dedicated volunteer, Kelly McKnight, began her journey with Hospice of the Northwest when her mother was facing the final stages of glioblastoma. In those challenging times, the presence of the Hospice Northwest vigil team brought...
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 | 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...
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...
