Volunteer of the Month, June Harris Sponsored by Royal Oak by Peri Hayes
Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin is a non-profit organization founded on honouring life at life’s end. Welcoming their first resident in July of this year, the doors were opened to this community resource for those receiving palliative care. Hospice has been meticulously designed to reflect the cozy ambiance of a cottage. This transformational space fea- tures an array of thoughtfully crafted detailing. This vision has been brought to fruition through a dedicated team of care staff, along with incredible businesses, community members,donors, volunteers and more-- all passionate about operating the local, comfortable and supportive Hospice. In the recent past, June Harris began volunteering at Hospice’s reception desk. While describing her background, June offers, “I worked at STEGH in the 80s in palliative care. The need for hospice was great then, and I am happy to have been a fundraiser for Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin. Our Hospice Helpers team raised $37,000 with a Jersey Boys concert last year. Jim [June’s husband] was on the building committee for five plus years until their opening in July of 2025, so I watched it all come to pass.” Presently, June volunteers on Tuesdays from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. She highlights her responsibilities in this space: “Assisting with administration, answering phones and greeting people in a friendly manner, as it may be a first- time experience for most to visit here.” June further conveys, “I have always been a community volunteer. I have served on several boards and find it fulfilling to give back to the community. Our Hospice is a very serene, peaceful place, and now my purpose is to be here to help others.” Located at 8 South Edgeware Road, Hospice is accep- ting volunteers. June shares that they are working to- ward building a base of 200 team members. Visit the elginhospice.com website to review the application form for volunteering. Those interested are invited to connect either
by phoning Hospice at 519-631-7495 or sending an email to volunteer@elginhospice.com. As June graciously concludes, “I have been so impressed with the generosity and support of the community in helping to bring ‘The Cottage’ to St. Thomas, and I am blessed to be part of the volunteer group.”
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