Their volunteering involves dividing tasks to streamline their work. They have a special routine of entering a patient’s room side by side. June explains, “We will always endeavour to enter a patient’s room together… this gives support to each other in making sure that we have heard or interpreted a patient’s needs and requests correctly for their best welfare.” 

Volunteering alongside each other has taught them valuable lessons about themselves and each other. June states, “I have learnt from Lynne that you can be two people with very different personalities and interests, but sharing a common goal can bring you great joy and an amazing friendship.”

Their individual characters blend, creating a strong friendship and effective working relationship. Lynne shares, “June is one of the kindest people I have met, and whilst working, I have found out that she has the most meticulous attention to detail.” June praises Lynne’s “enthusiastic and bubbly personality” as well as her “infectiously upbeat approach to any situation.” 

June and Lynne credit the welcoming environment at the hospice for positively impacting their relationships and their roles. June highlights, “The inclusive community has allowed us to determine how we could work together in a way that suited us yet still delivered the required results.” Lynne adds, “I’m very grateful that Ashgate has given me the opportunity to make friends not only with June but with the other staff… they’re all so lovely and friendly. I would urge anyone to take on a volunteering role at Ashgate Hospice.” 

June and Lynne’s friendship perfectly highlights how volunteering can enrich your life and relationships with others. Being part of Ashgate can give you the opportunity to make lasting friendships with like-minded, compassionate people. 

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