Why I love Volunteering?
I love volunteering as it is a rewarding experience for me to be able to gain new skills and experiences, as well as being exposed to new environments and opportunities I may not have had before. I also enjoy meeting and connecting with new people I meet through my volunteer roles, like patients in the Inpatient Unit, Nurses and Doctors, customers at the retail shop, fellow volunteers.
I am responsible for...
Taking the refreshments trolley out to patient rooms, washing dishes, assisting the chef in the kitchen, completing extra jobs when required.
I’m proud to be part of the team because...
Tōtara Hospice has become a part of me which I strongly identify with, I am a proud member of the Tōtara Hospice team as I feel blessed to be able to give back to my community and work in such a joyous environment. Being able to help advocate that hospice is a beautiful and peaceful place - not somewhere dreadful where people come to die.
The most important thing to me about volunteering at Tōtara Hospice is...
Being able to help patients have an enjoyable and memorable experience during their last days of life, and hopefully being able to put a smile on patients and whānau faces.
Why I love Volunteering?
I love volunteering as it is a rewarding experience for me to be able to gain new skills and experiences, as well as being exposed to new environments and opportunities I may not have had before. I also enjoy meeting and connecting with new people I meet through my volunteer roles, like patients in the Inpatient Unit, Nurses and Doctors, customers at the retail shop, fellow volunteers.
I am responsible for...
Taking the refreshments trolley out to patient rooms, washing dishes, assisting the chef in the kitchen, completing extra jobs when required.
I’m proud to be part of the team because...
Tōtara Hospice has become a part of me which I strongly identify with, I am a proud member of the Tōtara Hospice team as I feel blessed to be able to give back to my community and work in such a joyous environment. Being able to help advocate that hospice is a beautiful and peaceful place - not somewhere dreadful where people come to die.
The most important thing to me about volunteering at Tōtara Hospice is...
Being able to help patients have an enjoyable and memorable experience during their last days of life, and hopefully being able to put a smile on patients and whānau faces.
What would you like to achieve in the future with your role...
In the future I hope to be someone who can inspire other young people to get involved with Tōtara Hospice and become a valued member of the team.
Would you like to share a special moment that you reflect on...
A truly heart-warming moment that I always like to reflect on is when I met a lovely patient whilst taking the refreshments trolley around to patients. The patient had a guitar with him, I made him a cup of coffee and passed it to him, he then asked for my name and I told him it was Leila. He then picked up his guitar and said “one of my favourite songs to play is called Layla” and he then began to play Layla by Eric Clapton on his guitar. There are no words that can say just how amazing this was, I feel blessed to have experienced this truly special moment through my volunteer role here at Tōtara Hospice.
Can you make a difference?
We are always on the lookout for compassionate, reliable, fun people who would love to truly make a difference in their community. With the range of volunteering opportunities available we’re sure there’ll be something to suit you!
So please get in touch today, email: volunteerservices@hospice.co.nz or give us a call on 09 640 0025 we would love to hear from you.
