by Susan Haldane | Jan 10, 2017 | Volunteers
(Posted on January 10, 2017) When you’re on a difficult journey, having a companion beside you makes the path seem a little smoother. That’s the role of Threads of Life’s volunteer family guides. Hundreds of people have experienced the healing benefit of being able to...
by Lorna Catrambone | Dec 27, 2016 | Volunteers
(Posted on December 27, 2016) There is a wonderful quotation that says: “Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time, they just have the heart”. At Threads of Life, we certainly know this to be true. Threads of Life exists today because of volunteers giving of...
by Kate Kennington | Sep 20, 2016 | Volunteers
(Posted on September 20, 2016) I have many favourite moments at the family forums. Especially dear to my heart is watching the new families, from their arrival on Friday nervous and unsure of what to expect, through to leaving on Sunday afternoon knowing they have...
by Susan Haldane | Aug 30, 2016 | Safety culture, Volunteers
(Posted on August 30, 2016) “Anywhere you need me” – that’s the most frequent response when we ask Threads of Life’s new speaker trainees where they’re willing to go to share their story. Sure, our volunteer speakers have to take into account their work, family...
by Kevin Bonnis | Jun 21, 2016 | Volunteers
Shelley Rowan was one of the first members of the Threads of Life board of directors. After nearly ten years of service Shelley has decided it’s time to retire from the board. Shelley’s contributions will be missed, but she will always be a part of the Threads of Life...
by Patti Penny | May 17, 2016 | Grief and healing, Volunteers
I chose to become a speaker with Threads of Life so that I may tell of the workplace incident that happened with our son Luke, May 19, 2010. I do not want any other family to have to go through the heartache and destruction that our family has had to endure. I want...