April 21, 2025
This week is set aside each year to recognize the impact volunteers have in our community. We are grateful for our volunteers; they make our days brighter and are very important to our patients. Thank you for all you do!
September 23, 2022
VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Let’s get to know Cathy! Cathy is a volunteer at the Blue Water Hospice Home. She has been with VNA & Blue Water […]
December 21, 2021
Tom Paull was named 2021 Volunteer of the Year. A volunteer since 2019, Tom is a Companion Volunteer. He sits with patients and families – listening, talking… being a kind presence in the Blue Water Hospice Home. Several staff echoed the sentiment that Tom “is invaluable to the Hospice Home…what he […]
November 30, 2021
VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff and volunteers quarterly through the Shining Star program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Let’s get to know Grace! How long have you been volunteering at VNA & BWH? I started volunteering in September 2012. […]
July 30, 2021
VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff and volunteers quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Let’s get to know Betsy! What do you do at VNA & BWH? I volunteer as a hair stylist to hospice […]
May 26, 2021
In 2018, Mary attended the local Volunteer Fair. As she looked around, checking out the various organizations, she came upon the VNA & Blue Water Hospice table. It was here she met Heidi, the Volunteer Coordinator, and knew this is where she needed to be. Prior to moving to the […]
December 14, 2020
Marilyn Cruickshank has been named VNA & Blue Water Hospice 2020 Volunteer of the Year. Marilyn has been a VNA & Blue Water Hospice volunteer since 2018. In her time, she has volunteered in many areas such as – companion volunteer, greeter/desk, housekeeping, and mailings.
December 14, 2020
Carl Erickson has been named VNA & Blue Water Hospice 2020 Volunteer of the Year. He has been a volunteer since 2016 helping in the Blue Water Hospice Home kitchen, front desk, and assists with mailings.
December 14, 2020
Fran has been a VNA & Blue Water Hospice volunteer since 2009. She has volunteered in several areas including direct care in the community, bereavement, fundraising, mailings, memorial services, and in her current position in the kitchen. Fran loves to cook and bake many tasty treats.