Before retiring from medical practice, Dr. Chuck Sherman regularly referred patients to HopeHealth. Now, he’s a volunteer with our grief support team.
Volunteers
Beyond the Story: What Hospice Taught Me About Life and Dignity
A journalist reflects on his transformative journey as a hospice volunteer, sharing moving stories of courage, compassion, and the power of human connection.
“The More You Give”: A Reiki Volunteer on the Gifts of Hospice Care
Hospice volunteer Marilyn reflects on 15 years of offering Reiki, comfort and compassion — and the joy she’s found in return.
“It’s like a miracle”: A volunteer helps unlock memories through music
When words fade, music remains. Here’s how one volunteer brings hope and happiness to patients with dementia, one familiar tune at a time.
The farewell gift: A hospice volunteer helps a son say goodbye
In his father’s final days, a son made an unexpected connection with a hospice volunteer. Their conversation left a lifelong impact.
“Dying is an important part of living”: Lessons from a hospice volunteer
Hospice volunteers give so much of themselves to help patients and families. Often, they learn these life lessons along the way.
Daughter, friend, “caregiver to the caregiver”: The path & passion of a hospice volunteer
Joan’s mother, father and dear friend passed away on HopeHealth’s care. With each experience, she discovered another aspect of hospice — and another way she wanted to pay it forward.
“This is your day”: A hospice patient’s golf dream comes true
His whole life, Jack dreamed of playing the golf course at Rhode Island Country Club. Thanks to a hospice volunteer, he finally did.
The reason I do this: How a hospice volunteer finds his purpose
When Phil saw the ad for hospice volunteers in Massachusetts, he wasn’t sure if a guy like him could help. But he knew he wanted to try.
Hospice program honors 92-year-old veteran for military service
Over his military career, “Buzz” Tilton flew everything from fighter jets to transport planes. At age 92, his community and hospice team honored him with a veteran pinning ceremony.