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                    During National Volunteer Week, we proudly thank and celebrate all Covenant volunteers. Their compassion, dedication and generosity enrich the lives of our patients, residents and care teams, strengthening the fabric of our community every day.

                    This year’s campaign, Ignite Volunteerism, highlights the many ways volunteers spark connection and inspire others to give back in their communities. It aligns National Volunteer Week with a year-long effort to elevate civic participation, honour volunteer stories and strengthen a culture of service across the country.

                    Whether welcoming visitors, supporting programs, planning activities or offering care and companionship, our volunteers ignite belonging, hope and compassion in all that they do. Volunteering is a selfless gift, one that volunteers give freely. Their time, talents and big hearts make a meaningful difference throughout Covenant.

                    Through their dedication and care, volunteers create a lasting impact that ripples across our sites and into our communities.

                    In 2025, 2,920 volunteers contributed 112,312.37 hours of service. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to giving back and for the countless moments of kindness they share. Please join us in celebrating and recognizing the many individuals whose generosity and heart make a difference each day.

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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.

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                    March 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.

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                    September 21, 2023

                    Volunteers give back to community through gardening program at Bonnyville Health Centre

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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.

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                    April 12, 2023

                    Volunteers raise hopes

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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.

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                    December 12, 2022

                    Improving the patient and resident care journey

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