rob and Wendy Jones volunteers

The couple that volunteers together, stays together

Rob and Wendy Jones, from Milford, are both being recognised at this year’s 2021 Long Service Awards for 15 years of service.

National volunteer week 2021 blog

Celebrating our volunteers

This week marks National Volunteer Week, and we’re celebrating our team of close-to-1400 volunteers in a number of different ways.

Pennie Kennings blog

We all have a story

Interview with Harbour Hospice Life Stories Coordinator, volunteer Pennie Kennings

julie reid blog

Matches made in heaven

Interview with Julie Reid, Harbour Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator

Nancy Sirisena web

Volunteer Profile: Nancy Sirisena, Community Visitor

As a community visitor providing companionship to Harbour Hospice patients, Nancy believes she receives far more than she gives.

Bob Wainhouse web

Volunteer Profile: Bob Wainhouse, Day Programme Entertainer

Patients who attend day programmes at North Shore and Hibiscus House enjoy a live concert of popular songs at every session because a friend of Bob’s disliked classical music.

Jan Adams web

Volunteer Profile: Jan Adams, Fundraiser

Jan has been a key organiser of the Kitchen Tour, fashion parades, home and garden tours, garden parties and art shows, all while raising a young family and running her pharmacy in Albany.

John Wilson volunteer

John's legacy of giving

Long-serving volunteer and all-round great guy John Wilson passed away in September. We remember him with fondness for all he did for Harbour Hospice.

Jan and Elieen

Rewarding volunteers for years of service

Volunteers have been receiving their long-service awards in a series of small gatherings at the shops and community sites

Carolyn in her studio blog

Hospice visionary leaves a Christmas legacy

The Hospice Trees of Remembrance located throughout the community’s shopping hubs have special significance this year.