Volunteers

Empath Health Earns National Service Enterprise Accreditation for Volunteer Excellence

Empath Health has earned Service Enterprise Accreditation from the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE), recognizing excellence in volunteer engagement across its hospice and care programs... Continue Reading

Empath Health Receives Two Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association Awards of Excellence

Empath Health has earned two Awards of Excellence from the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association (FHPCA), recognizing the people and programs that help patients and families feel supported, connected and... Continue Reading

Celebrating 30 Years of the Tidewell Caring Clowns

A carful of volunteer hospice clowns smiles for the camera Empath Tidewell Hospice is proudly celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Caring Clown CIRCLE, a tradition impacting countless lives since... Continue Reading

Stitch by Stitch, Two Volunteers Make a Difference

When Elke first came to volunteer training in Brandon, she was still grieving the loss of her husband, who had been in our care. She worried that she wasn't ready to sit with patients and families. But when she... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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.... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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,... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading