by Chris Fenn, Student & Volunteer Services Coordinator

When a long-time volunteer recently found himself requiring medical services, he was encouraged to hear the ED provider refer to him as “one of our own.” Our volunteers understand what it is like to be part of the team at Speare Memorial Hospital. Though our healthcare providers treat all patients with the same respect, integrity, and care, there is a special relationship among individuals that work side by side with the same mission, vision and values on a day to day basis. Many volunteers utilize the health services of Speare Memorial Hospital and take pride in the team that they are part of and the care that they and their family members receive.

Our volunteers have dedicated many hours this past year as part of a team that aims to provide excellent healthcare for our community. When a volunteer has also been a patient, they have an enhanced sense of caring and understanding toward an individual that walks through the hospital doors. Being a patient and family-centered facility, we aim to reach out to not only the patient, but to those who are here to support that patient. Volunteers are eager to share their talents, time and compassion. A patient recently wrote to thank a volunteer who had been extremely attentive not only in observing the patient’s needs but meeting those needs….that is what Speare volunteers do!

Our regular volunteers have donated over 5000 hours this year in the following hospital departments: Health Information Management, M&S, Reception Desk, Oncology, Prescription Assistance, Pharmacy, Environmental Services, Business Office, Accounting Office, Spiritual Needs, and various offices. In addition, we have had volunteers for special hospital events (Golf Tournament, Shamrock Shuffle, Town-Wide Yard Sale), Family Advisory Council, and the Outreach and Scholarship Committee. Many of our own Speare employees volunteer not only at Speare, but also within the community. It is a great joy to be able to give back to your community by volunteering.

VOLUNTEERS MaryAnn Adams, Joan Bergstrom, Ann Blair, Irene Blake, Ann Burghardt, Ethel Cahoon, Pat Corbin, Irene Deutsch, Virginia Dunn, Richard Flanagan, Lee Fortier, Lilly Friedman, John Gray, Joyce Jardin, Barbara Jenkinson, Deborah Kaplan, Glory Kidger, Nancy Kolb, Carol Mabin, Sathesh Mani, Annie Martin, Carolyn Piantedosi, Joan Poitras, Mariah Price, Judith Raybeck, Alaina Sarvak, Patti Sebilian, Shelly Shamberger, Elaine Shaunessy, Judy Siegel, Jeff Smith, Stephanie Sywenkyj, William Taffe, Ann Thibodeau, Larry Tingley, Ryan Toomey, Kim and “Seven” Turgeon, Bethany Ward, Ed Weber

CLERGY Rev. Dan Bowers Rev. MaryFrancis Drake Deacon Mike Guy Rev. Leo LeBlanc Rev. Eileen Torrey

FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL Nate Fuller, Sandra Lehner, Carol Mabin, Carolyn Piantedosi, Darlene Riess, Darlene Toomey

EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS FOR EVENTS Marilyn Barbetta, Dina Brodis, Cheryl Callnan, Donna Champagne-Patten, Tom Costigan, Deep Davis, Christine Fenn, Janette Gaumer, Tiffany Hodges, Amy Lyn Kench, Glory Kidger, Ashley Kuplin, Christine Lamontagne, Jennifer Oldenburg, Dak Overbagh, Schannon Sargent Mari,e Stonis Diane Valente, Jerica Vallie, Kathryn VanDeMoer, Karen Young

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FOR EVENTS Barbara Johnson, Heidi Johnson, Eleanore Miller, John Piantedosi, Christine St. Laurent, Students from PRHS

Become a Speare Volunteer

Click Here to Download the Application to Volunteer

Every layer within a hospital contributes to its success and we invite you to become part of our team. Use your time, passion and willingness to help make a difference at a hospital/organization that supports its community. You don’t need any special skills to talk to a patient or assist a department. You can volunteer as much or as little as your schedule allows. We’ll find a volunteer position that fits your interests and your schedule.

For more information contact Christine Fenn, Student and Volunteer Services Coordinator (603) 238-6460 or email  cfenn@spearehospital.com