Witham Health Services Celebrates National Healthcare Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 16 – 22, 2023

Witham Health Services celebrates National Volunteer Week. Amy Mitchell, Director of Volunteer Services, Pastoral Care & Retail Sales at Witham, noted it is a special time for us to celebrate and thank our volunteers for the significant contributions they make to the hospital each day by generously donating their time, talent and commitment to serve our patients, staff and the community at large. Ms. Mitchell further noted Witham volunteers are often-times the first and the last point of contact Witham patients and guests have while at the hospital, making them an important part of the patient experience. The Witham volunteer team consists of more than 40 individuals with volunteers working across 20 different departments and locations throughout the campus, including volun-teen, No One Dies Alone and Pastoral Care.

Volunteers not only provide an important presence in the hospital, but also contribute to cost savings for the organization, Mitchell said. Witham Volunteers also conduct many fundraising events throughout the year to support the Volunteer Organization Scholarship fund, a program designed to award three Boone County Seniors pursuing a continuing education in a health related field a $1,000 scholarship, as well as to support various fund the need initiatives for the hospital. Witham volunteers also support and run the Waterfall’s Edge Gift Shop located at the hospital main entrance and the Pavilion Boutique located at the North Pavilion A entrance.

We are thankful for our Witham Volunteers and the important role they play in the patient experience and helping the hospital to achieve its mission, vision and values! Please join us in recognizing and celebrating Witham Volunteers during National Healthcare Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 16-22, 2023. For more information about volunteering at Witham, contact Amy Mitchell at: (765) 485-8175 or [email protected].