ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2014) The Rockwall County Hospital Auxiliary is a diverse and devoted group of individuals with a single purpose – to serve others. As volunteers for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, they provide an invaluable service to patients, their families and hospital employees.
You may find them greeting family members in the waiting room, visiting patients, working in the gift shop or helping in an administrative role. They also donate time and financial assistance to other charitable organizations in the county. Each year they provide scholarships to two high school seniors interested in pursuing a healthcare career.
Texas Health Rockwall recently honored its hospital volunteers and volunteer chaplains during National Volunteer Week, April 6-13. It is estimated that the hospital volunteers give almost 10,000 hours annually, enabling clinical staff more time at the bedside.
“We are blessed that many retired leaders, in their respective fields, have chosen to come share their gifts and talents with us. They are committed and show up with a smile come rain or shine with the attitude we are here to serve,” said Jacqueline Camp, Director of Patient Experience.
National Volunteer Week was established with an executive order in 1974, as a way to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers. Every sitting US president since Nixon has issued a proclamation during National Volunteer Week (as have many US mayors and governors). Since then, the original emphasis on celebration has widened; the week has become a nationwide effort to urge people to get out and volunteer in their communities. Every April, charities, hospitals and communities recognize volunteers and foster a culture of service.
For more info on the Rockwall County Hospital Auxiliary and the volunteer program at Texas Health Rockwall, visit the volunteer page at TexasHealthRockwall.com
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms ( I Peter 4: 10)
Guest column & photo submitted by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall.
Volunteer Spotlight
Rockwall County Hospital Auxiliary volunteers include: Julie Adair, Prudy Arnold, Eugene Aschettini, Kim Austin, Les Barger, Giovanna Bindi, Judy Carr, Mona Carruth, Vanessa Casiano, Dave Catlin, Wanda Claflin, Teresa Cook, Lenore Courtright, Kristina Cross, Alan Fields, Connie Gonzalez, Wanda Grillette, Olivia Hernandez, Alice Jester, Angela Kreil, Karen Roelofs, Leliana Rutledge, Mario Salinas, Patricia Sorrell, Brock Sterry, Barbara Whitmarsh, Donna Yoas, Glenn Carr, Bill Elliott, Ken Fink, Bob Gilliam, Tina Highlander, Johnny Johnson, Paula Lively, Randy McKenzie, Dennis Perry, Jerry Pyle, Lee Wells, Jack Willard, and Jessica Woodruff.
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