Volunteers

Empath Health Receives National Recognition for End-of-Life Doula Program

Empath Health has been named the inaugural recipient of the Outstanding Community Partner Award by the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA). The national award celebrates our work to expand access to...

Volunteer Spotlight: Karin, The “Floral Volunteer”

Each week at the South County Service Center, Karin leans over a long table covered in stems and vases. With practiced care, she sorts through blooms—roses, carnations, daisies—donated by Trader Joe's....

Teen Volunteer Spotlight: A Song, a Smile and a Celebration

When 17-year-old volunteer Mallory walked into Irmagard's room with a guitar case in her hand, neither of them knew just how special the next hour would be. Irmagard, a patient with Suncoast Hospice, was...

Honoring Women Veterans: The Spirit of Service Lives On at Empath Health

June 12 marks Women Veterans Day, a time to recognize the more than 2 million women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. These courageous individuals are the fastest-growing segment of the veteran population,...

Second Chances: How a Rescue Dog Became a Hospice Hero

Fred never expected to adopt another dog so soon. After losing his beloved pup, he thought his heart needed time to heal. But just two days later, during a casual chat at the gym, someone mentioned a young pit bull...

Empath Health Asks for a Helping Hand – Observer

Tidewell Hospice, a member of Empath Health, provides support at difficult times. Volunteers help provide this support by playing a vital role in giving patients and their families an extra friend during the...

Meet A Dynamic Duo of Empath Health Volunteers

Rita Giles and Madeleine “Maddy” Nason are a package deal. They have been best friends for 45 years. Thanks to their accidental matchmaking skills, they became stepsisters. Now they form a dynamic duo for Empath...

Advisory council helps Suncoast Hospice provide patient-centered care – The Weekly Challenger

As proud as he is to be a Suncoast Hospice volunteer, James Blincoe knows that nobody — and no organization — is perfect. That’s why he is also proud to be a member of the Suncoast Hospice Family Advisory...

Volunteers Make Our Community Beautiful – More 2022 Award Winners

Marian Alton – Specialized Volunteer Service Award Over the past 12 years Marian Alton has volunteered an average of 165 hours per year in support of the Orange Team for Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health....

Shining A Light on Volunteers – 2022 Award Winners

Linda White – Miriam “Bunny” Flarsheim Patient and Family Support Volunteer Award Linda White is a seasoned volunteer who embraces service, graciously mentors new volunteers and is committed to continually...

Volunteers Light Up Our Community – Mary J Labyak Legacy Award

In April we celebrate National Volunteer Month and the nearly 1,700 volunteers who provide life-changing care, support and comfort for our community. Each year we honor the very best with our Volunteer of the Year...

Connections are Key for Tidewell Volunteer Coordinator

Lindsey Schroeder joined Tidewell Hospice as a volunteer coordinator working out of Sarasota in February 2020. She didn’t know it then, but everything she knew about her new job was about to change. The COVID-19...