Volunteer from day one: Hospice helper honoured to be part of patients’ final days
Collingwood Today Spotlight ‘It’s a privilege to finish the circle of life with someone,’ says volunteer Margaret Lalonde From the time the doors of the Campbell House opened in Collingwood, Margaret […]
Collingwood hospice working to standardize grief and bereavement counselling – www.cbc.ca
Community Support Lead at Hospice Georgian Triangle Taylor McIntosh joined CBC – Ontario Morning to discuss Hospice Georgian Triangle’s pioneering role in grief and bereavement counselling standards – Have a listen […]
Strengthening support: Hospice Georgian Triangle’s pioneering role in grief and bereavement counselling standards
Spotlight article – CollingwoodToday.ca Hospice Georgian Triangle is actively participating in an initiative to standardize grief and bereavement counselling accreditation through Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO). Hospice Georgian Triangle is […]
Edie’s story – Turning her pain into purpose as a grief and bereavement advocate
When Edie’s mom, Ruth, became ill it was hard to make sense of. Out of nowhere, Ruth started to experience issues with her balance, vision impairment and vertigo. It all […]
Why I volunteer – Joan Baines
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Why I volunteer – Marti Milks
Every time, I step through that front door, I get so much more back than I can ever give. People ask me, “how can you work there”, and I tell them every time… it’s such a beautiful place.
Why I volunteer – Sue McKenzie Hough
I originally volunteered to be on the Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation Board because of my personal experience; respect, dignity and professional care during my husband’s end of life journey. I wanted to give back.
Why I volunteer – Barb Gotuaco
I am a retired nurse who spent many years as a Manager on the Medical Unit of our local hospital. This gave me first-hand experience observing families struggle with the dying process and resultant grief.
Why I volunteer – Guy Harris
I’m a person who likes to keep busy. Hospice filled this bill wonderfully.
Why I volunteer – Heather Bostock
I started volunteering at Hospice Georgian Triangle in 2017. My career was in the healthcare field and I found it especially rewarding to care for palliative clients.
