Volunteer News

Thank you for supporting the Arkansas Hospice Elf Squad!

Thanks to your generosity through the Arkansas Hospice Elf Squad, more than 700 gift bags were put together this holiday season to brighten the spirits of Arkansas Hospice patients!

You can continue to support the mission of Arkansas Hospice and shine your light in the lives of Arkansans facing life-limiting illnesses by clicking here.

As always, thanks for your support — and special thanks to our Arkansas Hospice Volunteer Department for spearheading this special project!

Volunteer Training

All volunteers who help care for Arkansas Hospice patients are trained and certified. Topics covered during training include:

The history and philosophy of hospice
The hospice team process
Patient care and comfort
Communication skills
The psychosocial dynamics of death and dying

There is no cost for this training, which is held at Arkansas Hospice offices throughout the year. Please check our Training Schedule page to see information about scheduled sessions. Contact us for more information.

2019 Volunteers of the Year

Arkansas Hospice’s Volunteers of the Year for 2019 were recognized at our yearly volunteer holiday luncheon, held at Temple B’Nai Israel in Little Rock. They are:

Central: Bill Waters
Batesville: Gayle Silberhorn
Conway: Joseph Bryant
Hot Springs: Kathy Danley and therapy dogs Willie, Ranger and Sophie
Hot Springs: Jeannie Wilson
Pine Bluff: Norman Clark
Pine Bluff: Gary Moore
Russellville: Daniel Childers
Russellville: Mildred Smith
Searcy: Vickie Davidson

2018 Volunteers of the Year

Arkansas Hospice’s Volunteers of the Year for 2018 were recognized at our yearly volunteer holiday luncheon, held at Temple B’Nai Israel in Little Rock. They are:

Central: Linda Pratt
Russellville: Betty Ladd
Searcy: Ron Mallonee
Batesville: Margie Prothro
Hot Springs: Ronald Kaddatz
Pine Bluff/Monticello: Jonell Kelly

2017 Volunteers of the Year

Arkansas Hospice’s Volunteers of the Year for 2017 were recognized at our yearly volunteer holiday luncheon, held at Temple B’Nai Israel in Little Rock. They are:

Central: Susan Hiller
Russellville: Betty Ladd
Conway: Earnestine Jones
Hot Springs: Mary Schultze and therapy dog Reese Schultze
Searcy: Tammy Allen

2016 Volunteer of the Year

Gary Moore of Hensley was named Arkansas Hospice’s Volunteer of the Year at our yearly holiday luncheon, held at Temple B’Nai Israeli in Little Rock. Gary lives in Hensley and helps provide patient care for our Pine Bluff office. Also receiving special recognition were our Arkansas Hospice therapy dogs. The dogs couldn’t be present , but their families represented them very well. A special tribute was also paid to Jan Herrick, our longtime volunteer coordinator in Hot Springs who passed away in June.

2015 Volunteers of the Year

Arkansas Hospice’s Volunteers of the Year for 2015 were recognized at our yearly volunteer holiday luncheon, held at Temple B’Nai Israel in Little Rock. They are:

Central: Andrea Meurer
Russellville: Bill Belovicz
Conway: Dennis Quinn
Hot Springs: Kathleen Tatham
Searcy: Barbara Allen
Batesville: Bennie Burks
Pine Bluff/Monticello: Ashlei Mack

Special awards of appreciation were also presented to Walt Hollis and the LRAFB Quilting Ministry.

Your entire team brought into these tender and delicate moments compassion, kindness, gentleness, thoughtfulness, and quick responsiveness.

Joy

I have nothing but the best things to say about Arkansas Hospice. They were so good to my Dad before he passed away. The love and care, compassion they showed to my dad was priceless. The nurses and CNA’s that took care of my Dad are the best and always be the best.

Linda M

The skilled and professional care and attention your team gave our mother made it possible for Mom to be granted her wish to die comfortably at home.

Joy

We are just starting our dad’s final journey and Arkansas Hospice has been a blessing. They’ve taught us so much already and provide as much support and comfort to the family as they do my dad. I’m grateful they’ll be walking this final path with us.

Andrea E.

I love Arkansas Hospice. Every single employee has a heart of gold and takes the best care of their patients.

Lew R.

I would not hesitate at all to recommend this provider for anyone who is considering hospice care for themselves or for a loved one.

John B.

Arkansas Hospice took care of my Mom before she passed. It was my first experience with any hospice and I was amazed. They took such great care of her. They treated her with dignity and respect until the end.

Brenda R.

So many thanks for the way your staff treated my very dear friend, Jeff, as he raced toward the finish line. Words can’t express my gratitude for helping us to care for him and keep him comfortable. Top-notch professionalism and immediate responses to requests for assistance.

Aaron R.

14 Parkstone Circle | North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 748-3333 or Toll Free (877) 713-2348
contactus@arkansashospice.org

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