Being Present as a Hospice Volunteer

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Trish Cannon in Volunteers

Trish Cannon explains how living in another country for 10 years gave her a new perspective that is central to her work as a hospice volunteer. ...

Volunteers Vital to Hospice Operations

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Sheryl Meehan in Volunteers

As we observe National Volunteer Week, Care Dimensions thanks our volunteers who perform many tasks that help hospice patients and families. ...

Chloe the Therapy Dog, a Remembrance

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Robin Ellington in Complementary therapy, Kaplan Family Hospice House, Pet therapy, Volunteers

It’s a magical moment when a dog finds a way to a hospice patient’s heart. The team of Lisa Corbett and Chloe did so much for so many patients for so long, eliciting smiles from many and even words from those who haven’t spoken in a long time due to their illnesses. ...

Continuing Meaningful Work as a Hospice Volunteer

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Alan Wichlei in Volunteers

After helping nonprofit organizations throughout his career, Alan Wichlei found rewards in retirement as a Care Dimensions hospice volunteer. ...

Still Serving as Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Lisa Conti in Veterans, Volunteers

Vietnam War veteran Jeff Najarian is passionate about serving other veterans, including a 100-year-old who receives hospice at home from Care Dimensions. ...

Kaplan House and Danvers Garden Club: A Growing Bond

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Robin Ellington in Hospice, Kaplan Family Hospice House, Volunteers

Danvers Garden Club members bring enthusiasm, dedication, and sunny smiles to beautify the Kaplan Family Hospice House grounds. ...

How I got to be Somebody’s Angel

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Meghan Gardner in Volunteers

A Care Dimensions hospice volunteer listens to a patient with dementia and reaps a great reward. ...

Hospice Volunteer: Each Visit is a Gift

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Lisa Conti in Volunteers

Laura O'Connor says she has learned a lot about interacting with people as a Care Dimensions hospice volunteer and about the rewards it brings her. ...

Lola, Dog Volunteer, Ever on Duty – a Remembrance

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Robin Ellington in Volunteers

Volunteers Kathy Sylvanowicz and Lola, the chocolate Lab, were Care Dimensions volunteers for three years, visiting hospice patients and bringing them joy. ...

Hospice Volunteers Adapt to Changing Roles During Pandemic

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Lisa Conti in Volunteers

For the past year, Care Dimensions volunteers’ roles may have changed, but their commitment to service has remained solid. Three volunteers talk about their volunteering experience - before and during the pandemic. ...

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Being Present as a Hospice Volunteer

Volunteers Vital to Hospice Operations

Chloe the Therapy Dog, a Remembrance

Continuing Meaningful Work as a Hospice Volunteer

Still Serving as Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer

Kaplan House and Danvers Garden Club: A Growing Bond

How I got to be Somebody’s Angel

Hospice Volunteer: Each Visit is a Gift

Lola, Dog Volunteer, Ever on Duty – a Remembrance

Hospice Volunteers Adapt to Changing Roles During Pandemic