Volunteering Hub

Lynn guides a team of palliative care volunteers who work in the hospitals and in the community to provide space and support to clients with a life-limiting illness. The wonderful volunteers assist their clients to revisit and capture aspects of their life in a way that suits them.  Life Stories is about the individual themselves and celebrates their life in their own way, through their own voice. The memories, ideas and days that have shaped who they are.

Kylie is relatively new to her role as a Volunteer Coordinator with Southern Adelaide Palliative Service (SAPS), and approaches her interactions with volunteers as colleagues, rather than as a manager. Kylie likes to listen to those in palliative care roles – there is much to learn from their experience. It takes a village to support people through palliative care and Kylie is thankful SAPS volunteers are a part of that.

Irene loves being at Laurel Hospice Wellbeing and being of service to the palliative care unit. Irene offers meditation and reiki to patients and their families once a week, making a big difference to those who receive her acts of service. Irene also provides a fortnightly group meditation session for nurses and staff at the Laurel Hospice Palliative Care.

Sue volunteers her presence, care, and assistance within a palliative care community setting. As a companion, Sue visits with those experiencing a life limiting illness in their homes providing a welcome change of conversation for both patients and families alike. Sue’s family are very supportive of her volunteering role and the meaning it brings to her life.

Eve is one of a large team of volunteers covering shifts Monday to Saturday in the Modbury Hospital Palliative Care Hospice. With service spanning 11 years, Eve feels privileged to share time with people during their journey through to end of life.

Alix generously volunteers her time at Laurel Hospice. Alix provides gentle support to patients and their families with an open heart, listening ear and a good laugh when the time is right. Alix values the moments of connection made during her time with people and feels fulfilled through this service.

Marissa volunteers her time, presence, and journalistic skills with the Northern Adelaide Palliative Care Service, Biography Program. With a natural ability to simply be with people she values the individual’s precious time with deep listening and storytelling.

Manju is the Director Volunteer Operations – Northern Healthcare Volunteer Association, providing services to the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. Manju has long shared her passion for supporting volunteers with an aim to provide the best outcomes for patient and their families, while maintaining a strong focus on volunteer well-being and role satisfaction.

Gemma is the Volunteer Coordinator at Central Adelaide Palliative Care Services, through the Community Volunteer program provides services that fill the gaps for families. Gemma coordinates services that help patients and families to maintain quality of life and to ‘stay at home’ for as long as possible. Gemma provides a warm and open support to volunteers, and ensures an individual’s skills and interests are matched with roles for best impact.

Clare enjoys her time and skills through community palliative care, Central Adelaide Palliative Care services. Visiting people in their homes, and joining them on activities, or a good chat over coffee, Clare is so valued in our community.