Volunteer Spotlight: Joe Liu

Posted on August 6, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight

In his year-and-a-half as an Islands Hospice volunteer, Joe has brought joy and comfort to many patients and even helped one woman fulfill a bucket list item - playing chess.

June Volunteer Spotlight

Posted on June 13, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight

Since 2018, Liyan has served as a volunteer at Islands Hospice, helping numerous patients and their families get through difficult times. One patient, she recalled, was experiencing high anxiety, but their weekly prayers together helped that person get to a place of calm.

Posted on May 14, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight

Like many of our volunteers, Kyle enjoys interacting with patients and their families and has had the opportunity to make some amazing connections.

April Volunteer Spotlight

Posted on April 3, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight

Paulette Feeney clearly remembers the first two patients she met while volunteering with Islands Hospice.

March Volunteer Spotlight

Posted on March 3, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight

“Islands Hospice helped my family and I care for my father in his final days, and I wanted to give them my time in appreciation."

February Volunteer Spotlight

Posted on February 3, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteers help brighten patients’ days by offering extra support and companionship, reading books or listening to music.

January Volunteer Spotlight

Posted on January 3, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight

As a high school student, Esther Wong has a busy schedule filled with classes and homework, but she still makes time to volunteer at Islands Hospice a few times a week.

Volunteer Spotlight: Ralph Kahalehau, Lani Kahalehau, & Allan Kaneshiro

Posted on December 4, 2019

Volunteer Spotlight

A trio of volunteers are sharing their love of music with Islands Hospice patients.

Volunteer Spotlight: Tiffany Nunies

Posted on November 4, 2019

Volunteer Spotlight

The simple act of doing something small for others makes her actions well worth the effort.

Volunteer Spotlight: Victoria Hallett

Posted on October 4, 2019

Volunteer Spotlight

For UH-Manoa student Victoria Hallett, volunteering as a companion is a way for her to make her mark and help families through a difficult process.

Mitsuki Ota - Oahu

Posted on September 1, 2019

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Islands Hospice. They offer a hand to hold, a shoulder to cry on, and an ear to listen. For patients nearing the end of their life, that can mean the world.