About Hospice

Hospice is a philosophy of care which extends beyond the physical needs of a person to their emotional, social and spiritual needs and those of their family.

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Events

Keep up to date with our many events and fundraising initiatives – we’d love to you see you there!

 

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Health Professionals

Our palliative care services provide specialist and compassionate nursing care at home for people in our community.

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Volunteers

We love volunteers! Find out how you can get involved by becoming a hospice volunteer.

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As part of National Volunteer Week #NVW2017 we are profiling some of our wonderful volunteers and the work that they do.

Today – meet Alba (Volunteering 9 months)

This outgoing, talkative and passionate Brazilian is always keen for new experiences and as a volunteer for Lake Taupo Hospice has certainly found her niche – already having taken part in a variety of the opportunities on offer to volunteers at Hospice. A former teacher with a strong love of sport and dogs she has been surprised to learn just how much Lake Taupo Hospice provides for the patients – from nursing care, hospital equipment, volunteer services and activity programmes. “I wish people were aware of all the services provided to patients of all ages and problems” she says.  “Being a volunteer isn’t challenging and I’ve had many rewarding experiences.  The way I see things and life nowadays is the best thing.  It’s priceless to make a difference in the patients’ lives but the truth is they have made a huge difference in my life too.  They have taught me to see things from a very different perspective and for that I am grateful.”

Alba volunteers in the activity day programmes, is a volunteer host and has covered an Art Exhibition as well as met the Prime Minister at the official opening of Izard Hospice House. She has also taken part in a number of fundraising and promotional events and given a talk on Brazil to the activity programme attendees.

To find out more about becoming a Lake Taupo Hospice volunteer visit www.laketaupohospice.co.nz call 07 377 4252 or email volunteers@laketaupohospice.co.nz