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 Adrienne (Volunteering 10 years)

Adrienne coordinates a group of unusual volunteers for Lake Taupo Hospice – a creative bunch who make handmade cards for bereaved families. This group reflects the wrap around support that Lake Taupo Hospice provides – which is centred not just on the patient and their immediate needs, but also on the care and support of their families throughout and after the patients death.  As Adrienne says “I wish other people knew more about Hospice than it just looks after dying people.  They are there for families too.  It is not just cancer sufferers but anyone who has a terminal illness”.  The group make nearly 100 beautifully hand crafted cards a year and it is a wonderful way for this group to put their passion and artistic skills to great use.  The cards are a really personal touch for families at a difficult time.  A lover of croquet and petanque, Adrienne got involved with Hospice through illness in her family and seeing what Hospice did first had, says that the most rewarding part of volunteering for Lake Taupo Hospice is the “opportunity to learn something new and to meet people from all aspects of life and all age groups.  I’m amazed at the number of people involved and the variety of aspects involved”.  And the group’s advice for anyone thinking of volunteering? “Do some – it feels good.”

In addition to her card making, Adrienne is a transcriber for our volunteer biographers team and often helps out doing a variety of tasks during fundraising and promotional events.

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