The efforts of dozens of volunteers at Porter Health Care System was celebrated by hospital officials April 11, which coincided with National Volunteer Week.
During a luncheon event, Porter Health CEO Sean Dardeau thanked the 93 volunteers who donated 23,725 hours in 2018. Four volunteers who attended the luncheon have donated their time for more than 20 years.
“At Porter, volunteers can be found assisting in nearly every department within our facilities,” Dardeau said. “These individuals bless our staff, patients and visitors every day as they do their work with a giving heart.”
A special recognition went to volunteer Sandy Jenkins for the 24,000 hours she has contributed throughout her 19 years with Porter. Jenkins volunteers at the registration desk at Porter’s Valparaiso Medical Center.
Twenty-two volunteers were recognized for reaching service hour milestones:
- 100 hours: Samantha Frey, Laurie Oskierko, Natalya Sargent, and LaVerne Sorensen
- 500 hours: Jane Aicher, Barbara Brandt, Kathleen Brandt, Kristine Marino, Sandi Martin, Elizabeth Monroe, Ray Music, Jennifer Ritthaler, and Marge Vaught
- 1,000 hours: Dorothy Frencel and Arlene Gritton
- 2,000 hours: Herbert Angle and Gloria Hartz
- 3,000 hours: Eric Thorstad
- 4,000 hours: Julia Young
- 7,000 hours: Carol Dowd and Peggy Manda
- 24,000 hours: Sandy Jenkins
