Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about hospital volunteers, curated daily by BrightWire.
Two Arizona hospitals have logged more than 31,000 volunteer hours in 2024, with community members dedicating their time to help patients and staff. Banner Del E. Webb and Boswell Medical Centers average 1,300 volunteer hours monthly from local residents giving back.
Two Arizona Banner Health hospitals have logged more than 31,000 volunteer hours so far this year, with Boswell Medical Center alone averaging 1,300 hours monthly. Community members are stepping up to support patients and staff in meaningful ways.
A small-town raffle organized by hospital volunteers just proved that community spirit can fund big dreams. MyMichigan Medical Center Clare's Third Annual Pot O' Gold Raffle raised over $8,800 to upgrade facilities and send future healthcare workers to college.
Margie Crawford and Corky Bowers turned retirement into something more meaningful: volunteering at a hospital gift shop where they help families celebrate new life and comfort those facing loss. Their story shows how purpose, not paychecks, keeps retirees thriving.
Danny Romary spent years recovering from a cardiac event that left him scared and uncertain. Now he returns to the same hospital as a volunteer, offering hope to heart patients facing their own fears.
A small group of 15 women who met in a hospital waiting room in 1966 launched a volunteer program that has now served patients and families for six decades. The SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary in Mount Vernon, Illinois, was honored with a city proclamation and anniversary luncheon celebrating their legacy of compassion.
A small-town Illinois hospital auxiliary just crossed an incredible threshold: $1 million donated since 2011. These quiet heroes funded everything from warming cradles for newborns to scholarships for future nurses.
A hospital volunteer group in Illinois just reached an incredible milestone: $1 million in lifetime donations to their local hospital. Last year alone, they gave $75,000 to improve patient care and support medical staff.
A hospital radio station that's been bringing joy to patients for seven decades just got the equipment upgrade it desperately needed. Thanks to a grant from Catholic charity SCORE, Radio Odstock can keep broadcasting hope 24/7.
Volunteers at a California hospital are turning their thrift shop shifts into scholarships for students pursuing medical careers. Applications for the 2026 awards open now for San Benito County residents.
