Celebrate National Volunteer Week
April 14 - 20, 2024
During National Volunteer Week, we thank and celebrate all Covenant volunteers. Their kindness, talents and generosity brighten the days of our patients and residents while supporting our teams in important roles.
This year’s theme, “Every moment matters,” reminds us to recognize and appreciate all types of volunteer efforts. Their commitment to giving back helps to shape the inclusive, supportive, and compassionate culture of Covenant Health. Whether they’re providing support, planning activities, or helping shape our programs, volunteers make meaningful differences every day.
This theme also reminds us that when we all work together and support each other, we can make a meaningful impact on others’ lives. It's a message of hope that even a little bit of help can make a big difference.
In 2023, our 1,241 volunteers donated 72,253 total hours of volunteer time. Volunteers create many meaningful moments and strong connections, and we appreciate that they choose to share their time and gifts with us.
We are grateful to all our volunteers who put their empathy into action in the Covenant family. This week, please join us in acknowledging and celebrating our volunteers who bring their big hearts to all they do.
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Meet Esther Koziol, Covenant Partner and volunteer with the Pressure Injury Prevention program
After a long nursing career, Esther Koziol is spending her retirement volunteering as a Covenant Partner to raise awareness and prevent pressure injuries.
ReadMarch 14, 2024
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Volunteers give back to community through gardening program at Bonnyville Health Centre
Volunteers from Strathcona Resources support residents at Bonnyville Health Centre through gardening project.
ReadSeptember 21, 2023
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Volunteers raise hopes
The Raising Hopes Student Initiative at the University of Alberta has been supporting staff and patients at the Misericordia Community Hospital since 2021.
ReadApril 12, 2023
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Improving the patient and resident care journey
Covenant Health sites launch pilot to improve the care journey patients and residents experiences.
ReadDecember 12, 2022