by Kim Snarr | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog, Hospice Care, Teen Volunteers
This year marks 25 years for our Suncoast Hospice Teen Volunteer Program. We are proud to be the first program in the U.S. to have teens volunteer in hospice care. Longtime Suncoast Hospice volunteer Charlene Einsel helped launch it as a pilot program with 20 high...
by Kim Snarr | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog, Community, Partnership, Teen Volunteers, Veterans, Volunteers
Suncoast Hospice and the Veterans Art Center of Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg recently partnered again for their 2nd Veterans History Project Community Story Day hosted at the center. Nine local wartime veterans, spanning many branches and generations, were interviewed...
by Kim Snarr | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Care, Teen Volunteers
August 12 is International Youth Day. This year’s theme recognizes the many areas that young people feel free and welcomed to come together and make a difference. We are grateful for the many teen volunteers who serve at Empath Health. In 2017, more than 500 teen...
by Kim Snarr | Jul 11, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Care, Teen Volunteers
One thing is for sure, Doreen Prucha adores company at her place at Stratford Court of Palm Harbor. This day was extra special. Her teen volunteer cheer team from Suncoast Hospice came to visit and shortly afterwards two of her family members arrived with dinner and...
by Kim Snarr | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Care, Teen Volunteers
What draws a young person to hospice volunteering? It’s in the family for Priya Adhikari. Her older sister led the way volunteering for Suncoast Hospice while attending Palm Harbor University High. Priya apprehensively followed, starting her Suncoast Hospice volunteer...
by Kim Snarr | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog, Community, Teen Volunteers, Volunteers
The New Year is here and full of many opportunities. We hope you dive in for new experiences. If you’re looking to add volunteering to your list, please consider joining us at Empath Health. High school and college students, adults, retirees and groups are always...
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