The Moments That Matter, Honouring Volunteers

Photo (from left to right): David Emsley, volunteer; Mohammed Nakhuda, volunteer; Kari Astles, Senior Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement at BCHS; Flory Mae, volunteer, and Jessica Dowden, volunteer.

At Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), is a time to recognize a group of individuals who help shape the patient and family experience in meaningful, and lasting ways. The Oxford Dictionary defines a volunteer as “a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task”. At BCHS, that definition goes far beyond.

Within the hospital, volunteering is rooted in compassion, kindness, and a deep commitment to community caregiving. Whether assisting patients to appointments, helping families find their way to see loved ones, or simply offering a friendly conversation, volunteers are an essential part of the BCHS experience.

“Our volunteers are more than just people – they are caregivers, supportive team members, and helping hands within BCHS,” says Kari Astles, Senior Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement. “There is nothing more rewarding than seeing our volunteers flourish in their roles and witnessing the impact they have on this community.”

Learn more in the latest InsideBCHS: The Moments that matter: Honouring volunteers at BCHS | Brantford Expositor. This article is part of Brantford Expositor's InsideBCHS Series.