{"id":33755,"date":"2024-04-23T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T07:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=33755"},"modified":"2024-04-23T17:00:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T17:00:24","slug":"celebrating-multicare-volunteers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/celebrating-multicare-volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"National Volunteer Week: Celebrating MultiCare volunteers who give back to their communities","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Shelby Taylor and Nick Baumingham<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>National Volunteer Week is upon us \u2014 an opportunity to recognize MultiCare volunteers who lift up patients, families and providers across our communities.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, 857 volunteers donated more than 127,000 hours of their time as patient ambassadors, compassionate hospice helpers, operating department assistants and more. Their generosity and selfless commitment to service play an essential role in supporting patients and care teams.<\/p>\n<p>Meet four MultiCare volunteers making a difference and join us in thanking the many more who transform the lives of others every day.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Retired preschool teacher continues legacy of helping kids<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Patty Nevins first connected with MultiCare Mary Bridge Children\u2019s Hospital as a donor to Mary Bridge Children\u2019s Foundation. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33759 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/20181031_103250-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Woman posing with Star Wars characters.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/20181031_103250-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/20181031_103250-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/20181031_103250-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/20181031_103250-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/20181031_103250-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/20181031_103250-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After retiring as a preschool teacher in 2010, Foundations staff introduced her to the hospital\u2019s volunteer coordinator, as she wanted to continue working with children.<\/p>\n<p>For 13 years, Nevins offered art projects in the playroom, assisted with the Beads of Courage\u2122 program \u2014 where young patients tell their stories through beads representing their treatment journey \u2014 and sewed masks and gowns during the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Today, she makes activity kits for various clinics, volunteers for the Mary Bridge Loves to Read literacy program and serves as a trustee on the Mary Bridge Brigade board and member of its Lakewood guild.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough my years here, I have seen the many services the hospital provides in the area, the dedication of the staff and all those involved with the day-to-day activities,\u201d Nevins shares. \u201cThis continues to give me a sense of pride, and I am fortunate to be a part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Future medical student learns through giving back<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>University of Washington Tacoma undergrad Christian James (who goes by CJ) began volunteering at MultiCare Allenmore Hospital to gain clinical exposure, as his sights are set on medical school.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-33761 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Christian-James-photo-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Student standing in from of University of Washington sign.\" width=\"348\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Christian-James-photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Christian-James-photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Christian-James-photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Christian-James-photo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Christian-James-photo.jpg 1843w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Soon he was pushing a cart through the halls, delivering hygiene products, snacks, drinks and friendly conversation to patients recovering from surgery. Those daily interactions became James\u2019 favorite part of his shifts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was just a blessing to get to brighten their day and be that light in their dark situation,\u201d he shares.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, James was accepted to the University of Washington School of Medicine, thanks in part to his years of volunteer experience and letters of recommendation from MultiCare staff. His goal is to pursue family medicine and better harness social media for medical education and outreach.<\/p>\n<p>With more years ahead as a student, James appreciates everyone who\u2019s taught him something at MultiCare \u2014 from nurses to doctors to patients.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery single week I\u2019ve volunteered, I\u2019ve learned something new,\u201d he says. \u201cTruly, it\u2019s been a gift that keeps on giving.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Caring for his sister leads volunteer to 12 years of service<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When Glen Williams retired, his sister was a North Star Lodge Cancer Center patient. Coincidentally, he was looking to donate his time somewhere, and North Star was actively seeking volunteers. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-33763 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Image-1-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"Person in front of road signs.\" width=\"186\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Image-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Image-1.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beginning with his sister and spanning nearly 12 years, Williams greets patients as they arrive for their appointments at the infusion department, takes them to the treatment area and gets them settled in, doing his best to exceed their expectations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy role is to \u2018spoil them,\u2019\u201d he explains. \u201cOftentimes our patients are in really good spirits when they are with us. In that case, I have fun interchanges with them. The staff would tell you that I do all I can to lighten an otherwise heavy time of their lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut other times, our patients just need to rest while they receive their treatment,\u201d Williams continues. \u201cIn that case, meeting their physical needs by providing pillows, warm blankets, drinks and snacks becomes most important.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Comforting patients during their final moments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When MultiCare Valley Hospital patients are in their final hours, Nancy Rich is there, sitting beside them as a volunteer with the <a href=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/multicare-volunteer-program-ensures-no-patient-is-alone-in-their-final-moments\/\">No One Dies Alone (NODA) program<\/a>. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33765 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Nancy-Rich-volunteer-photo-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Woman posing in front of a banner.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Nancy-Rich-volunteer-photo-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Nancy-Rich-volunteer-photo-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Nancy-Rich-volunteer-photo-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/Nancy-Rich-volunteer-photo.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt gives me the greatest comfort to do this,\u201d she shares.<\/p>\n<p>Rich began volunteering with NODA after her sister passed away more than two years ago. Part of her healing process has been to draw upon her emotional strength so she can be a soothing presence for others.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s holding a patient\u2019s hand or offering comforting words, Rich finds that every gesture is meaningful.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s something about that human connection when you\u2019re passing out of this world,\u201d she explains. \u201cIt\u2019s a small part of what they\u2019re going through, and I\u2019m just happy to be able to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Shelby Taylor and Nick Baumingham National Volunteer Week is upon us \u2014 an opportunity to recognize MultiCare volunteers who lift up patients, families and providers across our communities. In 2023, 857 volunteers donated more than 127,000 hours of their time as patient ambassadors, compassionate hospice helpers, operating department assistants and more. 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