Meet our volunteers
John Urquhart
“To me, Highland Hospice is a part of Heaven here on earth. My wife Rene was cared for by Highland Hospice twice during her battle with lung cancer. During our visits to the hospice my family and… Read more »
Molly Yeats
“For me, volunteering is my pastime, along with gardening. I absolutely love it. Knowing that I am helping others means so much to me.”
Donnie Grant
“Driving the Hospice van is really enjoyable. Not only do I get to meet many lovely people every time I’m out, I also get to admire beautiful scenery all over the Highlands. I’m just happy to help… Read more »
Louise Mackenzie
“When I first began volunteering over 25 years ago, before the Hospice even existed, we had to work hard to convince people that a Hospice was needed in the Highlands. Seeing the excellent standard… Read more »
Mary Mackay
“I’ve been volunteering here for 11 years and find it very fulfilling. I always say that what you put in you get back a million fold: from the people you work with, the patients and the staff.
It… Read more »
Shirley Anne Rostock
“I help in the office sorting out sponsor forms, dealing with invoices and general finance tasks. So many people are affected by work done at the hospice. I don’t find it difficult to give my… Read more »
Christie Craig
“My mum works here as a bereavement counsellor and she loves it. When she comes home she’s always full of enthusiasm about the great things that happen here every day. I also have a friend whose… Read more »
Joan Brydon
“I decided to volunteer at the hospice after I retired. At reception we are the first point of contact for patients and families, so we get to know them quite well. It is a very happy, pleasant… Read more »
Jim Birnie
“When I retired I felt I wanted to work for a worthwhile cause and put something back into the community. So I volunteered to help in the coffee shop. I’m also involved in fundraising, I help… Read more »
Cathie McKenzie
“Highland Hospice is such a very friendly place. I always enjoy being here and it is an excellent place for anyone who needs it. My husband was back and forth to the hospice in his last five years.… Read more »