When you’re enjoying that tea out of a mug you purchased at a hospice shop, remind yourself of the difference you’ve made!
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.
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.
Chaplains comfortable with silence
We work with people of all faiths and no faith. Everyone has a spiritual aspect to their lives and for some, coming into hospice care provides a first ever opportunity to explore life at a deeper level.
Hospice support helped Debbie keep Alan at home
Family members caring for a loved one at home often describe Hospice as a lifeline.
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'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.
‘Unbelievable’ hospice care inspires Matakana artist
Matakana artist Clare Woods loves giving her art away and always has an eye out for an interesting charity project.
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
Farmers support Hospice with baubles and Trees of Remembrance
This month staff at Farmers stores throughout the North Shore and Silverdale are inviting customers to make a donation to Harbour Hospice and write their own message for the tree.
