April 16, 2009

Turlock, Emanuel Medical Center has good reason to salute its compassionate and hard-working volunteers during the 2009 National Volunteer Week being celebrated from April 19^th to April 25^th.

 

Over 800 Emanuel volunteers provided more than 67,000 hours of service to the hospital last year without the reward of a paycheck.  In addition, the Emanuel Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary donated $100,000 to Legacy Circle of Emanuel and $15,000 in scholarships to students pursuing health care related studies.

 

“Our volunteers reflect diversity and a range of backgrounds – long time local residents, community newcomers, retired individuals, and students from the local colleges and schools – aged 14 to 90 years.  These wonderful individuals continue to successfully enhance programs and services provided at Emanuel through their generous contributions of time and talent.  We thank them everyday as their dedication to help others is a model we should all hope to achieve,” said Regina Amador, Director of Volunteer Services.

 

The hospital will formally honor their volunteers at a special breakfast event with inspirational speakers that will include the installation of the 2009-10 Volunteer Auxiliary officers.  Officers include: President, Donna Bartholomew; Vice President, Shirley Flowers; Vice President of Finance, Joan Brown; Vice President of Special Projects, Harrison Gibbs; Corresponding Secretary, Marge Combs; Recording Secretary, Ida Silveira; Treasurer, Faye Gibbs, and Assistant Treasurer, Judy Brighella.

 

Emanuel Medical Center is fortunate to have experienced and dedicated volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise with new volunteers.  Every day in every volunteer area, it is observed teaching, guidance, and new friendships developing.  Sharing knowledge and new friendships are vital to the continued growth of the Volunteer Auxiliary as it meets the needs of a growing hospital and growing community. 

 

National Volunteer Week began in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed an executive order establishing the week as an annual celebration of volunteering.

 

To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Emanuel Medical Center, call Volunteer Services at 664-5190. 

           

Emanuel Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community-based, Christian hospital serving Turlock and nearby Central Valley communities.