Cultivating our Community through Service

National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service, to celebrate the power of volunteerism within our society, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world.

Volunteering can be seen as a form of civic responsibility. Through direct interaction with people in need, volunteers create empathy and compassion, fostering a more caring and inclusive society. The collective efforts of volunteers can have a significant positive impact on communities, addressing various needs and improving the quality of life for everyone. 

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."  Helen Keller. 

Rutland Regional Medical Center believes in creating a foundation that cultivates our community through service, whether it is through someone dedicating their personal time to an event that supports a partnership or a volunteer within the walls of the hospital.

Volunteering can create:

• Innovative Growth and Learning: providing opportunities to learn new skills, gain experience, and broadening one's understanding of social issues. 
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Volunteering often involves working with others towards a common goal, promoting teamwork and cooperation. 
• Active Participation: Volunteering encourages active participation in society, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for the well-being of the community. By actively participating in community initiatives, volunteers demonstrate a commitment to making a difference and improving the lives of others. 

RRMC is proud of its 200+ active volunteers. Our volunteers have been involved with the hospital since its beginning in 1896, supporting staff by discharging patients, running various errands, resupplying, data entry, answering call bells, bringing specimens to the lab, driving patients to appointments, participating in patient rounding, visiting staff or patients with therapy dogs, and other special assignments. The volunteers enable staff to devote more time to intensive patient care duties. 

National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service, to celebrate the power of volunteerism within our society, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. Volunteering often focuses on how you can make a difference in other people’s lives every day, but it is mutually rewarding. We invite you to honor all volunteers during National Volunteer Week (April 21 – 26), and better yet, consider becoming a volunteer yourself.