Changing Minds and Touching Lives with Hospice Volunteering with Larisa Silveira

When most people hear the word hospice, they imagine a somber setting or assume it’s only for the final days of life. But in this heartwarming and eye-opening episode, we’re challenging those assumptions and shining a light on the incredible power of volunteering in hospice care.Larisa Silveira joins us to share her deeply personal journey into hospice work—starting with her own misconceptions—and how she went on to build a thriving volunteer program that brings creativity, comfort, and emotional connection to patients and families alike. From the surprising therapeutic power of crafting to the often-overlooked role teenagers can play in end-of-life care, this episode is filled with real stories that will shift the way you think about giving your time.Whether you're curious about hospice, considering volunteer work, or simply love a story about compassion in action, this conversation will leave you inspired. Tune in to discover how small gestures can lead to profound moments—and why volunteering might just heal the giver as much as the receiver.Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] Welcome to A Caring Touch [00:02:34] Journey to Hospice Care and Volunteering[00:07:34] Building a Volunteer Program[00:08:54] Misconceptions About Hospice Volunteering[00:10:40] Overcoming Misconceptions and Challenges[00:11:39] The Rewards of Volunteering in HospiceMemorable Quotes:“I didn’t know that hospice is a service. And it’s a service that delivers to the place where hospice patients is living.” -Larisa Silveira“So this kind of feeling of gratitude, I start having after I was visiting patients. And many people share that feeling after doing hospice volunteering.” -Larisa SilveiraConnect with Larisa Silveira: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caringcraftyhands/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caring_crafty_hands/ Connect With Us:Website: https://acthhs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caring_touch_home_health/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/A-Caring-Touch-Home-Health-Services-Hospice-Care/100064240562985/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-caring-touch-home-health-services/Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com