NUH volunteers celebrate a combined total of 425 years of service
Volunteers took centre stage at Nottingham University Hospitals this week as their hard work and dedication was celebrated at the volunteer Long Service Awards.
Taking place during National Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1 – 7 June, the event was a chance to say thank you to the longest-serving volunteers at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
More than 60 volunteers, who have given up their time to lend their skills to NUH, across the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House, marked a combined total of 425 years’ service ranging from between 5 to 25 years. .
Janet Burrell, who has been volunteering in Oncology at Nottingham City Hospital for 25 years said: “I was overwhelmed by the ceremony, it was a lovely time.”
The event, which took place at the QMC on 7 June, recognised the outstanding dedication of these volunteers and was an opportunity to thank them for their exceptional support that they provide.
Jack Adlam, Director of Communications and Engagement at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “Our volunteers make a vital and valuable difference every day, supporting our patients, visitors, staff and communities. Through a variety of roles, they give so much to our hospitals and these awards are our way of recognising their contribution and thanking them for everything they do.”
Kerry Harper, Voluntary Services Manager, added: “We are extremely fortunate to have such fantastic volunteers supporting our patients, visitors and staff for such a long period of time. All the Voluntary Services team felt privileged to be able to share this special thank you with all our long-serving volunteers.”
To get involved with volunteering opportunities at NUH, visit: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/volunteering