Volunteers from Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department have been honored for their work as Emergency Department Patient Family Advocate Volunteers.
Ten volunteers have earned prestigious Presidential Service Awards issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. The President’s Volunteer Service Award Program was created, “as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.” Presidential Service Awards are determined by volunteer age, number of hours served and volunteering at a certified organization.
Emergency Department Patient Family Advocates dedicate their time to assisting patients and families during often stressful emergency room visits. Since its inception in February 2007 Carilion Franklin Memorial’s Patient Family Advocate Volunteers have logged over 4,500 hours of service. Volunteers include students of Franklin County High School’s Volunteer Public Service Program, the Ferrum College Bonner Scholar and Health Sciences Program and the general public.
Presidential Service Award Recipients
- Shanita Bennett, Ferrum College Bonner Scholar Program/Health Sciences Intern, SilverAward
- Kimberly Donahue, Franklin County High School Volunteer Public Service Program,
- Bronze Award
- Ellen Hackett, Franklin County, Bronze Award
- William Hackett, Franklin County, Bronze Award
- Barbara Hutson, Franklin County, Silver Award
- Jacob Ingram, Franklin County, Gold Award
- Christina Ritter, Ferrum College Health Sciences Program, Silver Award
- Janice Ruhlen, Franklin County, Bronze Award
- Timothy Shipe, Ferrum College Bonner Scholar Program, Bronze Award
- Emma Williams, Ferrum College, Bronze Award
