03/30/2026
Its time for our weekly volunteer spotlight! This week's feature is Family Care Giver Dan Couture. We thank Dan for his time and his words 🫶🤲
Q: What inspired you to volunteer with us?
A: I began volunteering with Hospice in 2012 when I lived in the San Francisco Bay area. I felt at that time the purpose and mission of Hospice aligned with my own spiritual journey and unique gifts.
Q: What’s your favorite part about this cause/organization?
A: The genuine human connection that transpires when my journey intersects with the lives of our patients and their loved ones.
Q: What do you hope to gain or give back through this experience?
A: I feel I am able to provide a safe space for people in which they feel seen, heard, and acknowledged. I enjoy offering this to others and hopefully I am a positive presence in the lives of our patients and their loved ones.
Q: What’s your most impactful volunteer memory?
A: I had a patient whose faith was very important to them. I was able to bring my guitar and play/sing some of their favorite hymnals with them. Even though they had mild dementia, when I played/sang those songs, my patient came alive. Clapping, singing, and meditating on the music.
Q: What do you do for fun outside of volunteering?
A: A few of my hobbies and interests are writing poetry/songs, performing at open mic nights, attending live theater, playing guitar, focusing on personal growth/healing, and trying new foods and restaurants.
