(5-24-24) OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital is celebrating the return of its volunteer program after it was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Volunteers are vital to the hospital by helping with various tasks which could include greeting patients, helping patients and visitors navigate the hospital, wheelchair assistance, and re-stocking supplies.

 Emily Lichtenberger from OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital’s volunteer services

“Volunteering gives people the opportunity to help make a difference in people’s lives and is a great way to give back to our community. We’ve seen that it’s especially rewarding for our older volunteers because it provides a purpose, sense of fulfillment, and an opportunity to connect with others.” 

Interested volunteers will go through training as part of an on-boarding process and can expect a time commitment of serving 2-4 hours a week. 

Van Wert hospital is currently looking to add to its team of volunteers. For more information or to sign up reach out to Emily Lichtenberger by e-mail at Emily.Lichtenberger@ohiohealth.com.