Doreen Bunker was one of the first volunteers to work in the Orewa Hospice Shop after it opened in 1997 – and 25 years on she still loves it as much as the day she started.
125 volunteers honoured as Harbour Hospice celebrates 40 years of caring
This month 125 volunteers will be honoured for their commitment to Harbour Hospice.
The woman you couldn’t say no to
Carolyn McCondach was the driving force behind Harbour Hospice’s early fundraising efforts.
Our first volunteer coordinator: ‘I felt I had a purpose’
Julian Court was Harbour Hospice’s first Volunteer Coordinator, and also the first person to have a paid role at Hospice.
‘Mum, make it happen’: Quilts donated to hospice to honour local GP
The late Heidi MacRae had always been a very organised person. So, it was only fitting that when the well-respected North Shore GP was facing the end of life in 2022, following a breast cancer diagnosis in 2021, she assigned jobs to the people she loved.
Volunteers ease life for patients through new programme
In recent months, thanks to community support, a new volunteer programme was launched that enables hospice to reach even more patients and families.
Surf's up for young hospice volunteer
Cam Davey, 17, loves surfing and going to the gym - he also volunteers for Harbour Hospice.
Trees of Remembrance make a difference
Every Christmas you’ll find Jo Coulam volunteering at a Tree of Remembrance stand for Harbour Hospice. She does as many shifts as she can and can’t imagine a festive season without giving her time in this way.
'It made my summer more meaningful'
Amy Tsukada, 21, is studying to become a teacher. She loves nature walks, baking and reading. She also volunteers in the kitchen at Harbour Hospice.
Lives well lived
Mychelle Mihailof has two very special books in her house. One tells the life story of her mother, Toni, and the other, the story of her brother, Michael.
