Does the thought of frigid weather and being cooped up inside in the days and months ahead sound discouraging? Avoid cabin fever this winter and join the great team of volunteers at LRGHealthcare! We invite you to make a difference in the lives of local patients while enriching your own life.

The Volunteer Program at LRGHealthcare consists of over 200 community members who serve at Franklin Regional Hospital and Lakes Region General Hospital, as well as Healthlink, Hillside, the Winnipesaukee Wellness Center, and other locations.

Volunteering has many proven benefits. Did you know that people who volunteer on a regular basis live longer and healthier lives? As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to create new, lasting friendships and will also have something very rewarding to do every week.

By volunteering at LRGHealthcare you might be the first face an anxious patient sees as they walk into the hospital – alleviating some of their stress with your smile and kind words as you escort them to a test or procedure. You may assist a family member with their purchase of an uplifting gift for a loved one.

Some volunteers are out in the field installing Lifeline systems in the homes of seniors, providing an important safety measure that allows them to stay in their homes while bringing peace of mind to their loved ones.

If you know how to knit or sew, join a group of volunteers every Monday who make comfort dolls and stuffed animals for children or seniors who could use a smile.

These are just a few of the opportunities the LRGHealthcare Volunteer Program has to offer. Shifts run as short as three hours a week. We will work with you to find the right position and the best hours to fit your schedule.

Are you a mom whose kids are in school all day? If so, we can work with your schedule, too!

Call today to set up an appointment to talk with Darcy Peary at 737-6720 or Sandy Marshall at 527-2895 about the various volunteer positions and this very fulfilling and rewarding opportunity.