A Loving Legacy
Sonya’s story is a special one, where volunteering at Heirlooms for Hospice has allowed her to honor the legacy of her mother, Faith. It all began when Sonya’s father was in hospice care with HopeWest. After his passing, Sonya’s mother decided to volunteer...
A Volunteer’s Journey of Compassion and Community
Moments where we look into someone’s eyes or hold their hand over meaningful conversation are where we can often find clarity, peace, and possibly even a newfound sense of purpose. In these moments of genuine connection we learn what empathy and compassion truly mean,...
A Journey of Connection and Growth with HopeWest
Lea Spiralski daringly set out to find profound connection with others when she crossed an entire ocean to volunteer with HopeWest. Her story is a testament to the power of human interaction and the impact of volunteering. From her hometown of Leichlingen, Germany to...
A Friendship Filled with Joy
Ginger has been a resident of Mesa Manor in Grand Junction, Colorado for several years after losing her husband in 2005 and her only child, a son, in 2008. One winter’s day in 2022, Melanie Wiseman, a HopeWest Volunteer, arrived at the nursing home for a visit. As a...
Nine Teen Volunteers Serve Their Community Through HopeWest
Nine local teens provide outstanding volunteer service to the Plateau Valley community. The teens have volunteered with HopeWest in many different areas including support with the Spring Swing fundraising event, administrative tasks, and community outreach such as...
Volunteer Sews Memory Bears for HopeWest
Karen Barrix, a local volunteer, is sewing memory bears for people who have lost loved ones. The stuffed animals, usually sewn from a shirt or other clothing item from the person who has passed away, are meant to provide comfort and companionship during a difficult...
HopeWest Volunteer Makes Birthday Deliveries to Patients in Delta
Linda Lloyd, a volunteer with HopeWest, has been making birthday deliveries to hospice and palliative care patients in Delta for more than 14 years. “I delight in delivering birthday surprises to our patients,” says Lloyd. “I started doing this after my parents...
Volunteer Spotlight: Even Through the Hardest Times, Gratitude Abounds
Shannon started playing the harp nearly three years ago. It’s a soothing instrument, and music can speak where words cannot. She began her volunteering journey with HopeWest in January of 2022. Though she hasn’t volunteered for long, she has made strong connections in...