The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
CELEBRATING THE CORPS
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital honors its volunteers
TORRINGTON — Charlotte Hungerford Hospital recognized the dedication and service of its volunteer corps at its annual volunteer awards ceremony Wednesday at the Crystal Peak Banquet Hall in Winsted as part of National Volunteer Appreciation Week.
More than 160 volunteers donated more than 14,000 free hours of service in 2017. This number is equivalent to about $335,000 worth of labor.
Hospital volunteers, staff, leadership, administrators and members of the Hartford HealthCare Northwest Region Board of Directors attended the reception. Hospital officials thanked them for donating their time to help others. Pins denoting levels of service in 1,000-hour increments were awarded to volunteers.
This year’s awardees included Allan Bado, John Bazzano, Peter Baker, James Seitz and Jacqueline Stefurak-Harms, all with 1,000 hours of service, Erzbet Takacs with 2,000 hours, Mary Yorker with 5,000 hours, Daphne Bobinski with 7,000 hours and Edward Potter with 13,000 hours of service.
The theme of this year was “Hands That Share, Hearts That Care.”
“I am amazed every day for the generosity each of our volunteers brings to our staff, visitors and especially our patients. We are so thankful for their kindness and countless hours they spend helping us. The number of hours donated is inspiring.” said Shelli Rhoads, the hospital’s coordinator of volunteer services.
Volunteers are 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, in the Hospital’s Human Resources Department, Emergency Department and gift shop.
For information on becoming a hospital volunteer, call 860-4966349.