volunteers

Joel and Jackie Silver are among many who sustain the JGH legacy of volunteering directly for the hospital or through the Auxiliary.

The data confirms it: the Hospital Elder Life Program plays a major role in enabling certain elderly patients to be discharged sooner.

Launched in 1936, The Auxiliary raised funds and organized volunteers to help support the fledgling JGH.

Sheila Kussner, the founder of Hope & Cope, has left an enduring mark on psychosocial support for cancer patients and survivors.

New book examines how Sheila Kussner and Hope & Cope forged a breakthrough in supporting cancer patients.

As a JGH volunteer, Rebecca Leroux loves helping patients and staff—and she has an angel-shaped pin on her jacket to symbolize their appreciation.

More than 100 CIUSSS volunteers gathered during National Volunteer Week to celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the future.

Now that many COVID-19 restrictions have been eased, a steady stream of volunteers (newcomers and veterans alike) is coming forward again.

Many Hope & Cope volunteers were troubled by not being allowed to see cancer patients in person during the pandemic, but now those ties are being re-established.

The elderly are especially prone to depression during the COVID-19 lockdown. That’s why the Telehealth Intervention Program for Isolated Older Adults is providing emotional support.