Lenoir Memorial

The Lenoir Memorial Hospital Volunteers

The Lenoir Memorial Hospital Volunteers is an organization formed in 1953 through the efforts of local physicians’ wives. The purpose of the volunteers is to serve and assist Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The history and tradition associated with Lenoir Memorial Hospital Volunteers are filled with many successes. It is the volunteers who developed the gift shop, sock monkeys for pediatric surgery patients, and complimentary coffee service for patients and visitors.

The volunteers have generously donated money for vital equipment, nursing scholarships, the outdoor walking track, the Rehab Department, the Garden Room, the Wellness Center, and much more. Through Lenoir Memorial Hospital Volunteers funding, the Pastoral Care Program has been revitalized increasing the number of active chaplains from 4 to 30. Since its inception in 1986, the annual Lights of Love campaign has raised nearly half a million dollars for oncology services.

In addition to monetary support, the volunteers give the precious gift of time, as volunteers serve in many areas throughout the hospital. Annually, over 40,000 hours are donated to the patients and staff at Lenoir Memorial.

All volunteers at Lenoir Memorial can be recognized by the women’s pink smocks and men’s maroon jackets. The Junior Volunteers, ages 15 - 18, are also members of the Lenoir Memorial Hospital Volunteers and are identified by red sport shirts. The Lenoir Memorial Hospital Volunteers has its own leadership team who are elected by the membership.