The Enduring Impact of a Volunteer: Marjorie Oakey’s 30 Years at Gilchrist
The Enduring Impact of a Volunteer: Marjorie Oakey’s 30 Years at Gilchrist Marjorie Oakey, a steadfast advocate, stands in the heart of Gilchrist’s remarkable volunteer...
Answering Dr. King’s Call to Serve with Food Drive for the Elderly
Answering Dr. King’s Call to Serve with Food Drive for the Elderly “Life’s most persistent and urgent question,” the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
Healing Hearts and Communities
Healing Hearts and Communities In honor of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, Jane O’Hara, Gilchrist Volunteer Services Recruitment Coordinator shares some reflection on the...
Gilchrist Gives Back to a Longtime Volunteer Turned Patient
Gilchrist Gives Back to a Longtime Volunteer Turned Patient Jerome (Jerry) Hensby has dedicated more than 20 years and 3,100 hours to Gilchrist as a...
Gilchrist Ambassadors Educate People about Death, Dying and Planning for the End of Life
Gilchrist Ambassadors Educate People about Death, Dying and Planning for the End of Life This blog was written and contributed by Myra Katz I’m a Gilchrist...
Hospice Volunteers Make a Lifelong Impact on Families
Hospice Volunteers Make a Lifelong Impact on Families A hospice volunteer can make an impact that lasts a lifetime. Case in point: Ed Kaplan. More...
Gilchrist Salutes the Oldest Living Navy Seal
Charles Gillet served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during both World War II and the Korean War. He took pride in...
Spotlight on Gilchrist Ambassadors
Gilchrist is fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteer Ambassadors whose sole mission is to educate the community about end-of-life care issues and the...
Pantry to Porch Program Highlight for National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is April 18 – 24, a time to celebrate and thank our wonderful Gilchrist volunteers. This past year has been like no other in our lifetime....
Gilchrist Volunteers Find New Ways to Serve During the Pandemic
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Gilchrist. They share the gifts of their time and talents every day to make a difference in...