As part of National Volunteer Week #NVW2017 we are profiling some of our wonderful volunteers and the work that they do.
Today – meet Terry (Volunteering 1 year)
After having retired early, Terry was keen to be involved in a cause that he felt he could contribute to and where he could be a useful part of the Taupo community. Joining Lake Taupo Hospice just over a year ago he has been surprised how open and appreciative staff and patients are towards volunteers – which plays handsomely into his cheeky sense of humour. Known as the ‘Ginger Ninja” he mainly works directly with patients and their families and especially loves his role as a volunteer in the activity day programmes, where patients and family members come to Hospice House to take part in a range of pursuits, have a meal and catch up in a relaxed social setting. “I wish other people knew what an upbeat, happy and fun place Hospice House is for everyone. Patients, staff and other volunteers are fantastic – so inspirational”. And Terry says to anyone who is thinking of volunteering “just do it! It is so rewarding”.
Terry volunteers in the activity day programmes, is a volunteer equipment delivery team member, a patient home visitor, patient driver and helps out with general jobs around Hospice House.
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
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