TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Hospital announced that its volunteer services department has obtained nonprofit status as a 501(c)(3) organization. The Temecula Valley Hospital Volunteer Foundation will continue to operate under the mission of helping to support the comfort and welfare of patients and the community by offering health care education and assistance to those in need.
Sheri Mako, volunteer president of TVH, will continue to serve as president of the board for TVHVF. Mako will be supported on the board by Denyse Wilson as vice president of social; Jean Mitry as vice president of pet therapy; Joosang Lim as treasurer and Nancy Whitmer as secretary.
“The volunteers have been with the hospital since right before TVH opened their doors in 2013,” said Mako. “Many of our volunteers are still with us from that very first day. We currently have 91 volunteers including Guest Services, Spiritual Care, Patient Care areas, Pet Therapy and OR/Cath Lab waiting room. Since opening the hospital, the volunteers have contributed 42,403 hours to serving our patients and the community. I am excited to lead the volunteers in this new chapter in continuing our service and raising important funds to help meet the needs of our patients.”
“Our hospital volunteers are essential in helping us deliver on our mission of providing exceptional and compassionate patient care,” Darlene Wetton, CEO of TVH, said. “I am pleased to see them take this next step in their efforts to serve the community.”
TVHVF is accepting donations via check made payable to Temecula Valley Hospital Volunteer Foundation. Mail to: Director of Service Excellence, Temecula Valley Hospital, 31700 Temecula Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592. Or make an electronic payment via Venmo @Sharon-Mako. For more information about volunteering at Temecula Valley Hospital, visit https://www.temeculavalleyhospital.com/about/volunteers.
Submitted by Temecula Valley Hospital Volunteer Foundation.
