Volunteers honored for 14,000 hours of service

>> Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (CHH) recently recognized the continuing efforts, dedication and service of its volunteer corps at its annual volunteer awards ceremony, held at the Crystal Peak Banquet Hall during National Volunteer Appreciation week.

More than 160 junior and senior volunteers donated more than 14,000 hours of service in 2016.

Volunteers, members of the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Board of Governors, and CHH leadership staff attended the reception to recognize the important contributions made by volunteers.

CHH officials thanked them for sharing their time helping others.

This year, volunteer Edward Potter was recognized for having the most accumulated hours of lifetime service to the hospital, with 12,300 hours.

Using this year’s theme was “Volunteers make the world a better place,” the volunteers were recognized for their years of services and the number of hours they have given to the hospital. Volunteers received certificates and pins in recognition of their service. The event ended with a special magic show.

“We are very grateful for the dedication of all of our volunteers. They provide a tremendous service to our patients and our community. They are ambassadors of good will, and really do touch our lives and lift our spirits in many ways,” said Shelli Rhoads, Coordinator of Volunteer Services.

Volunteers serve the hospital as transport aides, TLC ambassadors, lab greeters, patient representatives, and patient information and registration desk attendants.

They provide services for the Center for Cancer Care, Hungerford Emergency and Medical Care in Winsted,

Hungerford Diabetes Center, CHH Emergency and Medical Center in Winsted, and in the hospital’s human resources department, emergency department, and gift shop. To learn more about becoming a hospital volunteer, call 860496-6349 or go to www. charlottehungertford.org.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Volunteer Annette Caputi, left, has given 7,300 hours and Daphne Bobinsky has given 6,800 hours of lifetime volunteer service to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. The women joined other volunteers for an appreciation luncheon and awards...