Each month, the Maison shines a light on a member of its community whose commitment makes all the difference.

This month, we are pleased to highlight the involvement of Jocelyne, a volunteer at the Maison since 2011.

Discover her portrait!

How long have you been volunteering at the Maison Mathieu Froment-Savoie, and what is your role?

I retired as a nurse in the summer of 2011 and wanted to keep contributing to society. So I started volunteering at the Maison Mathieu Froment-Savoie in October of that year.

Since then, every Thursday, I work in the kitchen preparing meals for the patients. In 2015, I started personally offering a weekly meal to the Maison and Foundation teams to thank them for the caring support they provide to patients.

What made you want to get involved with the Maison?

My desire to get involved in palliative care is rooted in my personal story: I lost my mother and my sister to cancer. Because they did not live in the region, unfortunately, they could not benefit from the Maison’s services. That experience made me deeply aware of the importance of humane and caring support at the end of life.

What do you gain from your volunteer experience here?

You feel good when you feel useful. In addition to doing what I love, volunteering allows me to meet wonderful people who have become friends.

Is there a special moment or memory you would like to share?

A memorable moment for me is the look on someone’s face when I have managed to brighten their day simply by offering them a soup, a meal or a dessert that awakens sweet memories.

More than once, I have heard: “It’s just like my mother used to make.” When I hear that, I know I got it right.

What would you say to someone thinking about volunteering at the Maison?

I read somewhere that volunteering increases life expectancy and helps you stay young, so why miss out?

Thank you, Jocelyne!