In every corner of our organisation there are quiet heroes whose dedication spans years, sometimes decades.
Our long-serving volunteers Conquest Hospital
These are our long-serving volunteers: the steady hands, the kind smiles, the familiar faces who have woven themselves into the very fabric of our caring culture.
We have proudly celebrated their extraordinary commitment from Rye to Conquest to Bexhill and Eastbourne. Whether greeting patients at reception, supporting families through difficult moments in the Emergency Department, lending a listening ear on the ward, helping take the pressure off staff through completing basic admin tasks or lifting patients’ spirits through conversation and music on hospital radio, long-serving volunteers bring more than just time, they bring heart. They also model the values we strive to embed across our organisation: kindness, inclusivity and integrity and are an inspiration to our newly ‘arrived’ volunteers.
Our long-serving volunteers at Eastbourne DGH
Volunteer service recognised this year ranged from 5 years to 45 years. There were a total of 32 awardees cross site who have provided between them an astonishing total of 380 years’ service.
The Trust’s Voluntary Services team who proudly co-ordinate and support the volunteers commented: “These annual events afford the Trust and our team the opportunity to celebrate and recognise the value volunteers bring cross site. It is really important to recognise the community of support this team provide every day to our hospitals, the staff, and patients.
“Long service isn’t just about the past – it’s a foundation for the future. To every volunteer, ‘thank you!’ You are not just part of our team, you are part of this Trust’s story.”