"Here's to Your Health" Hammond-Henry Hospital Volunteer Supervisor Kathleen VanDeRostyne Talks Volunteer Services

About this episode

Kathleen VanDeRostyne discusses the vital role of volunteers at Hammond-Henry Hospital during Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Kathleen VanDeRostyne joined Tom Katz for "Here's To Your Health" on Wake Up Tri-Counties to honor the many volunteers at Hammond-Henry Hospital. This week on "Here's to Your Health," Hammond Henry Hospital shines a spotlight on its dedicated volunteers as part of Volunteer Appreciation Week. Kathleen VanDeRostyne, volunteer supervisor, shared that the hospital relies on 150 active volunteers to staff roles ranging from shuttle driving to the gift shop and information desks. Volunteers collectively contributed more than 7,000 hours last year—saving the hospital significant resources. The hospital also nurtures future healthcare workers through scholarships and a junior volunteer program. An annual luncheon and award ceremony will celebrate milestone service hours, and recruitment efforts are key as the volunteer community continues to grow and evolve. Lending a hand at Hammond-Henry Hospital means making a difference every day. Volunteers serve in numerous roles, from greeting visitors and assisting at the information desk to arranging flowers and supporting long-term care residents with special activities. Students in grades 8-12 can join the Junior Volunteer Program and gain…

People in this episode

Host: Tom Katz

Guest: Kathleen VanDeRostyne

Topics covered

• volunteer services
• healthcare
• community service
• hospital volunteers
• junior volunteer program

Keywords

• volunteers
• Hammond-Henry Hospital
• healthcare workers
• scholarships
• junior volunteer program
• community service
• volunteer hours

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hammond-Henry Hospital

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