By Rev. Austin H. Armitstead
“Why do you volunteer at Elmhurst Hospital?”

RACHNA TRIVEDI “I intially started to volunteer to kill time when I to the United States. I like the self satisfaction it gives me when I see how I help people and see their smiling faces at the hospital.” TIM HERRERA “I wanted to help others. Being a doctor in my former country I could continue being in a hospital, caring for people and sharing with the wonderful volunteers.” AIME KIIBITS “I was a patient here last year and I saw how good this hospital is. I like to help people and be around people.” DORORES PUENTE “The time I spend here as a volunteer is the most rewarding and fulfilling in my life. I am retired but it makes me feel like my life continues to go on, but in a better way.”DORIS E. FOGLE “I have been a volunteer for 23 years at Elmhurst. My role here is to see that all patients get the medical attention they need. I like people. I like to be with them.” CLAIRE V. ABBATE “It’s a rewarding and spiritual experience to devote my time as a native of the Elmhurst community.”