Hi, my name is Darlene. As I approached retirement, it was obvious that I would need to find something purposeful to fill at least a few hours. In 2008, I took early retirement from the Calgary Board of Education and moved to Chilliwack. A year later, I began working with the Chilliwack School District, retiring for a second time in 2015. I then started looking into volunteer opportunities at the hospital, Community Services, and the Hospice Society. Before Covid-19, I also tutored learners in English and reading.
My life experiences have made me very aware of the needs of those experiencing end-of-life and the difficulties of grieving a loss, whatever it may be. The Hospice Society gives me the opportunity to use that acquired knowledge in a positive way working one-on-one with clients, patients at Cascade Hospice and reception at the office.
Spending time with family is a very important part of my life, especially with my son who lives in Washington State.
