Volunteering is something I experienced as a child without realising what I was doing. My parents gave so much of their time and I just went along with them, whatever the organisation or event. As a teenager I became a cub scout leader at our Church and also a member of the Youth Fellowship where… read more Volunteer Stories – Heather Graeme
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I value life. I want to help people live their fullest possible life. I believe that people with life-limiting illnesses are not defined by their illness. Everyone has a story to tell, memories to share and new memories to make. I accept people where they are and respect the choices they have made. I have… read more Are you a Hospice Volunteer?
She just smiles when she sees me! That is the greatest thing. When I arrive for a visit with my Client and she greets me with a smile from ear to ear, that is my big reward. Sometimes, I just hold her hand, and that makes all the difference I need to make. Volunteering in… read more Volunteer Stories – Akemi
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Alan’s wife and Virginia’s sister Patricia had been a resident until her passing this past year. Patricia & Virginia’s Mom had been a Thompson House resident for 17 years! Alan and Virginia are friendly and familiar faces and wanted to help brighten the space. Jackie Miller and the TH team took on the third floor… read more Alan Marrison & Virginia Hurst know and love Thompson House
In 2006 I became a cancer patient at North York General Hospital. I spent five weeks at NYGH including two weeks in the intensive care unit. The hope was very slim. I realized just how short life could be. Volunteers would visit me, delivered papers and food, and provided all sorts of services. They made… read more Volunteer Stories – Arpie
I have been a member of Better Living for over 20 years. My first foray was in the computer club and then I joined Tai Chi, and the financial investment group. Eventually, I became the program leader for the financial group and have been doing this for about 3 years now. I worked for my… read more Volunteer Stories – Kitty
I’ve always thought of volunteering in general as good thing to do and a good thing to fit into a balanced schedule. I have volunteered in the school classroom, church and various other opportunities over the years. With Better Living, I found that just by passing by the building so regularly, in my neighbourhood, the… read more Volunteer Stories – Jennifer
There is no such thing as a problem, there is only opportunity! When I moved to Toronto from Montreal in 1966, my employer was involved with United Way and loaned me out as a canvasser to Coca Cola for a month. Then I became a team captain to 15 other canvassers, and one thing leads… read more Volunteer Stories – Ian