Volunteers help make Loma Linda University Health the organization that it is, and Volunteer Recognition Week, April 23-29, provides a great reminder to thank them for their help.
To understand the extent to which volunteers make a difference at Loma Linda, absorb the fact that in 2016, volunteers donated more than 153,000 hours of time to the organization.
An average of 430 volunteers serve each month in areas including the Emergency Department, Child Life Services, the Gift Shop, patient units, and Hospitality Services. They also assist with clerical duties and research.
Describing the difference these selfless individuals make, Johanna Watt, director of Hospitality Services, said of volunteers:
“Their compassion and willingness to serve others is truly a reflection of God’s love and is the embodiment of our mission, vision and values,” she said. “Many of our areas could not do the great work that they do without the dedication of our volunteers.”
Volunteers also improve the patient experience, providing services such as delivering handmade blankets, offering companionship and taking on tasks the staff need help with.
Take a look at the quotes in the image below for more testimonies on Loma Linda’s special volunteers.
If you would like to have a volunteer in your area, please contact Volunteer Services at ext. 88022 or email volunteerservices@llu.edu for more information.
Individuals interested in volunteering can visit www.lomalindavolunteers.org to learn more.
