The Faces of Our Volunteers
The Culpeper Regional Health System Auxiliary has been adding comfort, care, and happiness to our hospital since 1959. Below are just a few of the many volunteers who are making a difference in our health system every day.
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“Working in the Gift Shop is great because you not only get to be a salesperson, you also get to be a shoulder to lean on. A lot of the customers who come into the shop have a story to share, or they want to talk about what is going on with their loved one. I enjoy being around to help — not just to help customers purchase a gift, but to provide comfort and support.” — Joan Ellis, Gift Shop Manager |
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“It's a way for me to serve people. I can take them around the hospital, and I can show them things. I can help the 200-plus member Auxiliary. It's a very worthwhile, satisfying thing for me to do, and it's a big part of my life.” — Ernie Liberatore, Volunteer in the Surgical Waiting Area, Thrift Shop, Emergency Department, and Front Desk |
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“The patients really do like [the Pet Therapy program], at least from everything I've observed so far. It's not just something we do because our dogs want to do it. It actually has been proven that patients respond favorably to a pet visit.” — T.I. Martin, Volunteer in the Pet Therapy program with his dog, Ginger. (Pictured with Gay Wallace, Auxiliary representative for T.I. and Ginger) |
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“I like everything about the Thrift Shop. First of all, it involves retail sales, which I thoroughly enjoy. I also like meeting people, being active, and working with the volunteers.” — Dottie McConchie, Thrift Shop Manager |
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“I joined the Junior Auxiliary because I wanted to help the hospital…Volunteering is always a good thing, no matter what age you are. You feel better after you do something for another person, and you feel good knowing that you've helped the community.” — Anna Stackhouse, Junior Auxiliary Member |
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“The thing I like the most about being a Pet Therapy volunteer is that it brightens everyone's day. It also alleviates stress. And I enjoy meeting the patients and talking with them — and making a difference, even if it's only for a few minutes during their stay.” — Jane Wayland, Pet Therapy Manager and Volunteer with her dog, Buddy. (Pictured with Minna Vogel, Auxiliary Representative for Jane and Buddy) |
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