Search Interviews

Claudia Augustine (44) and Kirsten McClure (46) recall personal experiences volunteering with hospice and what drew them to the work.

Harriet Thompson (96) speaks with her friend and chaplain, Mollie Mana'o (44) about how they first met when Harriet had come into hospice, her recovery from cancer and their ongoing friendship.

Lavona talks with Alison about her upbringing, her life as Registrar, and how her role of mentor/counselor prepared her for her retirement ministry in hospice care.

Truly listening to someone else is a gift. It’s a gift to yourself and to the person you are listening to.

Scott (51 y.o.) and Amy (51 y.o.) talk about the loss of their child to cancer, their experience as parents dealing with terminal illness, sibling support, and hospice care.

Talking with my mother as I have started to do hospice work to learn about her experiences with end-of-life care over many years.

Sara Bradley Carta (37) talks to her husband Richard Carta (36) about how and why she became a nurse. Discusses a connection to her family and international travel.

Daughter, Christina Ellsberg (20) interviews her father, Robert Ellsberg (50) about his memories of Dorothy Day, his involvement with the Catholic worker and his journey into Catholicism.

Ellen Murkison (42) interviews her husband David Murkison (42) about how the accident of their sons impacted their lives and their son's journey to recover.

A conversation between two ZHP Volunteer Coordinators, Amanda (39) and Roy (51). Amanda talks about her experience as a volunteer and now staff.