UPCOMING EVENTS
AIDS Walk
Saturday, Sep 22nd
Many Voices One Song
Saturday, Oct 6th
Shanti Volunteer Training
Oct 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st
CareTeam Vol. Training
Saturday, Oct 27th
World AIDS Day Breakfast
Friday, Nov 30th
2012-05-04
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I Felt Like I Was Loving Him
2012-04-20
In the spring of 2009, our son Ryan, then 20, moved to Capitol Hill. We were thrilled...
Saving the World One Person at a Time
2012-04-19
My name is Jonathan and I have lived in Seattle for just over two years. I came...
Residential Care Support
Shanti Volunteers Support Residents at Bailey Boushay House
Several of our volunteers visit with residents and their families at Bailey Boushay House, a skilled nursing facility which provides respite and palliative care for patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, and other life-challenging illnesses.
While volunteers often meet with the same residents week after week, they also make time to listen to family members or whoever might need to be heard.
These are volunteers who have demonstrated special skills and capacities in being with those who are facing crisis, grief, and loss. During a typical visit, experienced volunteers usually meet with several people, some of whom may be dealing with end-of-life issues. Volunteers in this program are able to hold an open and anxiety-free space so that a resident may express and explore the wholeness of their experience.