Volunteers
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...
Volunteers Light Up Our Community – 2021 Teen Award Winners
As our celebration of National Volunteer Month draws to a close, read about two of our extraordinary teen volunteers. Ian Polachy – Outstanding Young Leader Award In a little over two years, high school...
Volunteers Light Up Our Community – More 2021 Award Winners
As our celebration of volunteers continues, read about our next set of Volunteer of the Year Award winners and their extraordinary service. Sandra “Sandy” Hart – Specialized Volunteer Service Award Sandy...
Volunteers Light Up Our Community – 2021 Award Winners
We continue to celebrate our volunteers during National Volunteer Month. Learn about two more of our 2021 Volunteer of the Year Award winners and their extraordinary service. James “Jim” Sirrianna – Miriam...
Volunteers Light Up Our Community – Mary J Labyak Legacy Award
In April we celebrate National Volunteer Month and all of our extraordinary volunteers. Our nearly 1,700 volunteers help provide life-changing care, support and comfort for our community. Each year we honor the very...
Volunteers Make a Difference with Specialized Skills
Volunteers are a key part of the work that happens every day across Empath Health. From offering comfort to patients and families to providing behind-the-scenes assistance in administrative offices, our nearly 1,700...