Volunteering
Emerson Hospital has more than 520 adult and student volunteers representing 38 towns – more volunteers per bed than any other hospital in Massachusetts. In 2008, volunteers gave 72,800 hours of service to the hospital. Emerson’s 123 student volunteers alone contributed 11,328 hours of service.
The average adult volunteer gives 125 hours to Emerson per year and approximately one quarter of our volunteers have served at the hospital for more than 10 years. These very special people work in 46 service areas, providing an invaluable service to Emerson.
The numbers are impressive. In 2008, the transport department and messenger service volunteers performed 75,275 trips. In addition, the hospital gift shop was open seven days a week, and completely staffed by volunteers.
To learn about becoming an Emerson volunteer, contact Sharon Knox in the Community Services Department at (978) 287-3200.
Volunteer newsletter
Winter 2009
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Fall 2007
"I like volunteering at Emerson. I want to be part of the wonderful community hospital we have in this area.”
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Louise Linteri
"I would like to think that I’m paying back for the excellent care my family and I have received at Emerson. I have also met some really nice visitors, patients, and staff.”
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Carolyn Hoff
"I like offering a smile and a friendly face to people. An unexpected bonus is the wonderful friendships I have formed with my fellow volunteers and transport staff.”
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Judy Shanley
"People are so nice everywhere. When someone smiles at you, even though you don’t know them, it makes you feel good. I think volunteering is a great thing for everyone – especially the patients. It makes such a difference to have kind, pleasant people helping you. I enjoy very much being a volunteer.”
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Phyllis Landers
"Volunteering gives me an opportunity to help others and to be a small part of an important organization in the community.”
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Judy Reilly
