Why volunteer?

400,000 hospice volunteers can explain why they continue to be involved in hospice service. For some it is the obvious reasons of doing good for others. Ultimately volunteers will say they get more than they receive. The words melt into everyday conversations without much fanfare but contain the secret to living a fulfilled life. As the golden rule says, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" but do we realize that often what we do unto others we are truly doing to ourselves?

As volunteers help those who are facing life limiting illnesses find their power in the moments of living, they strengthen themselves to become more tolerant, less judgmental, and abundantly grateful.

As a volunteer for hospice, what is your reason for volunteering?