Volunteer of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
All our volunteers do an amazing job! They give up their time to support the work of our Trust in a variety of roles, including helping patients navigate around the hospital, assisting trolley rounds on our wards and supporting the Fountain Centre to provide holistic care for our patients with cancer. This award recognises their commitment to our patients. Here’s what our colleagues wrote about them in the nominations.
Lis Moss and Hope
Lis and Hope, her Pets As Therapy dog, have been volunteering and bringing joy to our staff for several years.
An integral part of the Trust’s wellbeing service, they are regular visitors to the Wellbeing Cabin and also participate in the Trust’s Well Fair events held in the Spring and Autumn. At last year’s Spring Well Fair, Hope (and Lis) had visits from 80 staff in just two hours, making her the most popular attraction at the event.
Staff love spending time sitting and stroking Hope and she has provided a welcome boost during a busy or stressful day. Hope and Lis are a great addition to the staff wellbeing service and their support is much appreciated.
Marion Dante, Fundraising Volunteer
Marion has been tirelessly fundraising for the Fountain Centre for more than 25 years. Her unwavering commitment has impacted countless lives, ensuring that the charity continues to provide vital support to cancer patients and their families.
Marion’s fundraising initiatives have ranged from organising large-scale events to mobilising local volunteers and businesses, all driven by her deep empathy and resolve. Her leadership and tenacity has also inspired many people to join her in her fundraising work.
Marion’s long-standing commitment to the Fountain Centre is a testament to her extraordinary character and unwavering dedication to making a difference. Her remarkable contributions have not only sustained but also enriched the services of the Fountain Centre. As she reaches her 80th year, Marion’s 25 years of fundraising and advocacy for the Fountain Centre is truly commendable, and her nomination is a fitting tribute to her exceptional service and unwavering dedication.
Tracey Sturt, Charity Volunteer
Tracey is a senior volunteer for Royal Surrey Charity and has gone above and beyond in her passion and dedication to fundraising for them, raising more than £3,000.
She has single-handedly engaged more volunteers for the charity and is a role model and mentor for new volunteers, helping to show them the ropes and to coordinate their work. She recently increased her days on site to oversee the management of the charity’s donated items, no small task.
Tracey began raising money as a grateful patient and this spurred her on to become a volunteer. A self-starter, she has taken it upon herself to build a supportive online group of donors. She is making a real difference in helping the charity to expand their fundraising activities and they couldn’t do without her.