Having moved to Trail in 2004 with my husband, 2 littles and another on the way, I was struck by the sense of community this city offers. Being able to raise our kids in a beautiful, caring environment has been an amazing experience.As the kids got older I knew it was my time to find a way to give back to the community and I have through Trail Hospice. I receive such satisfaction in matching clients to a Friendly Visitor volunteer, knowing this makes their week a little brighter, and finding bedside volunteers for the acute clients knowing they have somebody there to hold their hand and talk to them.Knowing we provide peace and comfort makes this job a joy.Jen SavageHospice Care CoordinatorGreater Trail Hospice Society250-364-6204
Ali Fillmore - Nav-Care Coordinator
Hi, I'm Ali. I was born and raised in Trail and after living on the west coast since the early 90s,
I have finally returned to the lush greenery of this area that we love so dearly. While living in
Victoria I completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
For approximately 25 years, I have been volunteering with various organizations such as BC Schizophrenia Society, Big Brothers and Sisters, Vinyasa Yoga for Youth, the End of Life Doula Association of Canada, Vancouver Hospice Society, and as of late, the Greater Trail Hospice Society.For the last 25 years I have also been advancing my skills in designing and delivering leadership and personal development programs, coaching executives and teams, teaching meditation and mindfulness, and providing heart-led support to people in their last stage of life.If you are out and about you are likely to find me frequenting Zee Crepes on weekends!Nav-Care contact: 250-368-7347 or trail.navcare@gmail.com
Suzann Self - Care Giver Coordinator
Hello, I’m Suzann Self. My husband and I moved to Trail in the spring of 2021 for his
employment. Since then we have thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the West Kootenays and
getting to know the amazing people who call this place home.
Being new to Trail, it was absolutely a privilege to take Hospice training and volunteer as a
friendly visitor. I have greatly enjoyed working with my clients in the various care homes in
Trail. Sometimes we play cards, read stories, and talk about their families and memories. I
have developed close friendships within Hospice and being able to volunteer in the
community with Hospice has helped make the West Kootenays feel like home. I am really
looking forward to working with the GTHS and meeting so many new people in this beautiful
place we call home.
We have two children, a son in Law School in North Carolina and a daughter at U of A
working on her Master’s degree in Animal Cognition. We also have a lovable mutt named
Piper and two cats (all inherited from our animal loving daughter!)
Prior to moving to the West Kootenays I was an elementary school teacher for 15 years. I
loved teaching, but I am looking forward to a new chapter and challenge in my life as the
GTHS Caregiver Support Coordinator.
In my free time I love to hike, bike, canoe, paddle board, birding (essentially anything to do with nature) spend time with my husband,
Having moved to Trail in 2004 with my husband, 2 littles and another on the way, I was struck by the sense of community this city offers. Being able to raise our kids in a beautiful, caring environment has been an amazing experience.As the kids got older I knew it was my time to find a way to give back to the community and I have through Trail Hospice. I receive such satisfaction in matching clients to a Friendly Visitor volunteer, knowing this makes their week a little brighter, and finding bedside volunteers for the acute clients knowing they have somebody there to hold their hand and talk to them.Knowing we provide peace and comfort makes this job a joy.Jen SavageHospice Care CoordinatorGreater Trail Hospice Society250-364-6204
Ali Fillmore - Nav-Care
Coordinator
Hi, I'm Ali. I was born and raised in Trail
and after living on the west coast since
the early 90s, I have finally returned to
the lush greenery of this area that we
love so dearly. While living in Victoria I
completed a Bachelor of Science in
Psychology.
For approximately 25 years, I have been volunteering with various organizations such as BC Schizophrenia Society, Big Brothers and Sisters, Vinyasa Yoga for Youth, the End of Life Doula Association of Canada, Vancouver Hospice Society, and as of late, the Greater Trail Hospice Society.For the last 25 years I have also been advancing my skills in designing and delivering leadership and personal development programs, coaching executives and teams, teaching meditation and mindfulness, and providing heart-led support to people in their last stage of life.If you are out and about you are likely to find me frequenting Zee Crepes on weekends!Nav-Care contact: 250-368-7347 or trail.navcare@gmail.com
Suzann Self - Care Giver
Coordinator
Hello, I’m Suzann Self. My husband and I moved to Trail in the
spring of 2021 for his employment.
Since then we have thoroughly enjoyed
the beauty of the West Kootenays and
getting to know the amazing people
who call this place home.
Being new to Trail, it was absolutely a
privilege to take Hospice training and
volunteer as a friendly visitor. I have
greatly enjoyed working with my
clients in the various care homes in
Trail. Sometimes we play cards, read
stories, and talk about their families
and memories. I have developed close
friendships within Hospice and being able to volunteer in the
community with Hospice has helped make the West Kootenays feel
like home. I am really looking forward to working with the GTHS and
meeting so many new people in this beautiful place we call home.
We have two children, a son in Law School in North Carolina and a
daughter at U of A working on her Master’s degree in Animal
Cognition. We also have a lovable mutt named Piper and two cats
(all inherited from our animal loving daughter!)
Prior to moving to the West Kootenays I was an elementary school
teacher for 15 years. I loved teaching, but I am looking forward to a
new chapter and challenge in my life as the GTHS Caregiver Support
Coordinator.
In my free time I love to hike, bike, canoe, paddle board, birding
(essentially anything to do with nature) spend time with my
