Volunteer Groups

Saint Marys Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers

Saint Marys Hospital Auxiliary Celebrates 50 Years of Service

In 1958, 33 women joined Sister Mary Brigh Cassidy to start the SMH Auxiliary — they simply wanted to do their part in meeting the needs of the patient. Fifty years, millions of dollars in funded projects and countless volunteer hours later, a 330-member auxiliary continues to fulfill that vision.

Events and special publications planned throughout 2008 include:

• Mirage displays rotating in staff cafeteria, Francis lobby and Mary Brigh lobby
• Kiosk in Mary Brigh lobby with SMH auxiliary memorabilia
• Mayoral proclamation by Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede
• Commemorative notecards for sale in gift shop
• 50th Anniversary booklet and buttons
• Staff Appreciation Tea (June)
• Heritage days recognition (October)

Mission

Our volunteers provide fellowship, inspiration and assistance to patients and their families. Our mission is responding to patient needs in collaboration with Saint Marys Hospital leadership to seek opportunities to respond to changing patients needs and to utilize income to meet the needs of Saint Marys Hospital patients. Through the mission of Saint Marys Hospital, our volunteers become ambassadors of goodwill for the hospital to patients, staff and the community.

Officers for 2009

President: Bunnie Powers
President-Elect: Sally Davis
Past President: Eileen Nobrega
Secretary: Merilyn Hoium
Treasurer: Charlie Smyrk

Opportunities

Many opportunities exist for volunteering with Saint Marys Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers. See the list below or go to Volunteer Opportunities for more information.