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"This past year, CHI St. Joseph's Health volunteers gave more than 25,000 hours of their time to benet patients and guests. That represents a level of commitment that's astounding and inspiring." BETSY MEYER, VOLUNTEER SERVICES COORDINATOR AT CHI ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH A t CHI St. Joseph's Health, volunteers are a vibrant part of our healthcare delivery system. More than 250 dedicated, caring people help deliver quality services that benefit our patients and guests in numerous ways. They enhance an important element of healthcare delivery—love and compassion for people. Volunteers at CHI St. Joseph's Health serve in these capacities: Auxiliary. As community ambassadors, the Auxiliary raises funds to enhance patient comfort and healing through special events and working in The Shoppe on Pleasant Gift Shop. All net gift shop proceeds benefit patient care. Hospital. Working in Ambulatory Care, Spiritual Care, Communications and Marketing, Patient Access, Community Health, and more, volunteers support the hospital, patients, and visitors. Hospice Care. These volunteers support Hospice Care patients and their families on the end-of-life journey, providing companionship visits and respite care. Senior Companions. Senior Companions, through a partnership with Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, are volunteers age 55 and older who visit with those age 60 and older in their homes. Volunteers' interests and experiences are matched to an area of service. Volunteer hours are flexible and tailored to the individual. CHI St. Joseph's Health accepts volunteers 14 years of age and older. CHI St. Joseph's Health is grateful to our volunteers for their generous contributions of time, talents, and energy. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, call Volunteer Services at 218.616.3197. Giving Back to Help Others Volunteers at CHI St. Joseph's Health help out in many ways—from greeting guests to visiting homebound patients to providing community health education and more. Pictured from left are Ambulatory Care waiting room Volunteers Richard Miller and Dianne Mohn. www.CHISJH.org | CHI St. Joseph's Health 3