Overview of the Volunteer Service Officers
The Volunteer Services team at LACGH plays a vital role in enriching the patient experience and supporting the hospital’s day-to-day operations. With deep roots in the community, these dedicated individuals lead committees, manage amenities, and represent the volunteer voice across hospital initiatives.
Directors
Meet the core volunteer leaders guiding efforts across the hospital. These individuals oversee volunteer initiatives, governance, and coordination within the organization.
- Past Chair – Marg Isbester
- Chair – Denice Forbes
- Vice Chair – Linda Smith
- Treasurers – Les Humphries, Susan Rundle
- Secretary – Tammy Giles
Board/Hospital Committees
Volunteer officers contribute to hospital-wide leadership through active committee participation. They serve as key liaisons between the volunteer team and the broader hospital administration.
- Board of Directors – Denice Forbes
- Foundation – Linda Smith
- Pastoral Care Committee – Marilyn Cole
Current Convenors and Committee Leads
Volunteer Service Officers organize and manage various subcommittees to support operations and patient care. These roles enhance both patient services and volunteer program organization. A mix of hands-on and behind-the-scenes efforts ensures a well-rounded and supported environment for patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Archivist – Anna Doyle
- Baking – Susan Brown
- Coffee Shop – Brenda Vincent & Susan Brown
- Communications – Patricia Edwards
- Correspondence – Eileen Ronald
- Courtesy Desk – Denice Forbes
- Arts – Patty Scott
- Gift Shop – Tammy Giles
- Governance – TBD
- Quests – Freda Burns
- Membership & New Volunteer Coordinator – Susan Jack
Hospital Program Leads
Volunteer leaders also coordinate with LACGH departments to support patient-facing services. These volunteers help maintain comfort and care across many patient service areas by coordinating other volunteers and acting as liaisons with clinical staff.
- Acute Care / CVC / On-site Diagnostic Imaging Clinics – TBD
- Chemotherapy – TBD
- MRI, Bone Density, and Mammography – Patricia Edwards
- Emergency Department – Kellie Aindow
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Get Involved
LACGH’s volunteers are essential to the hospital’s mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality care. If you’re interested in joining the team, we’d love to hear from you.
