Kim & Sandra – Rotary Hospice
Kim's Day at Rotary Hospice
The Rotary Hospice of Stratford Perth provides a ‘home away from home’ for those who are unable to or do not wish to remain at home with a life-limiting illness that is usually at an advanced stage. The Rotary Hospice serves all residents of Huron Perth and the area who are dying have peace, comfort and dignity while allowing their loved ones a change to spend quality time as a family, not caregivers.
Kim has personally been volunteering at Rotary Hospice since the doors opened in June 2019. It means so much to Kim to be able to give back in our community and help to make a difference in a small way.
Her volunteer day was spent in the kitchen with her co-worker Sandra, where together they spent the day making shortbread cookies for an upcoming fundraiser, Charles Dickens’, A Christmas Carol which will be a dramatic reading with music.
Kim and Sandra thoroughly enjoyed the day at Rotary Hospice and were delighted to play a part in what promises to be a very entertaining evening.
The hospice requires approximately 150 volunteers to help run the hospice, which includes various roles such as direct resident support, kitchen, reception, in home visiting and gardening, to name a few. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, please reach out to Katie O’Donovan, Coordinator of Volunteers at katie@rotaryhospice.ca.
Sandra's Day at Rotary Hospice
The Rotary Hospice of Stratford Perth provides a peaceful, comfortable home with 24-hour specialized palliative care for those at end-of-life as well as support for those in their circle. It provides a needed alternative to institutional care facilities and home care – an essential option that did not previously exist in Huron Perth and Area until July 22, 2019.
Sandra selected this volunteer opportunity because in her previous career as a PSW she saw how important organizations like the Rotary Hospice of Stratford Perth are integral to small communities. Sandra also loves helping support a great organization that has been highly recommended by her UW manager Kim Wolfe, who has volunteered there for many years. To be able to assist in any way is something Sandra loved being a part of.
She spent her morning baking shortbread for Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth Dickens Eve event on December 8th. Kim had mentioned that they were looking for volunteers to assist with making shortbread since they sold so much last year. Together they baked 220 short bread cookies (18 dozen!) and packaged them so they would be ready for the fundraiser on December 8th, 2024. Everyone at the Rotary Hospice of Stratford Perth was so kind and inviting and Sandra was so grateful they let her volunteer and assist with their fundraising event. It is a beautiful facility and everyone who works there gives so much attention and care to everything that they do. The Rotary Hospice of Stratford Perth are always looking for volunteers, please check out their website for volunteer opportunities – https://www.rotaryhospice.ca/.
