volunteers

December 8, 2022

Poinsettia delivery brings cheer to VUH

More than 800 of the holiday plants were donated and distributed at the hospital

By Erin O. Smith
January 25, 2022

Volunteers now back at VUMC; need is greatest in VUH lobby and Emergency Department

By VUMC News and Communications
November 10, 2020

Clothes Closet needs coats, jackets, other clothes for patients

Volunteer project helps people by providing clothes and a warm coat

By Wayne Wood
July 8, 2020

Clothes Closet in need of donations of new items

Due to COVID-19, used items are no longer accepted, but the need to help patients continues

By Wayne Wood
January 24, 2020

Patients and families benefit from new activity book — and the volunteer who brings it

Puzzles, mazes, coloring pages and other fun help pass the time

By Kelsey Herbers
November 27, 2019

In 1994, Harold “Scottie” Scott’s HIV-positive status was covered on the local news. He has been an educator ever since.

Now, 25 years after his announcement, Scott’s mission remains the same: to educate others on the history of HIV, dispel myths and break down stigma.

By Kelsey Herbers
November 18, 2019

VUMC Clothes Closet in need of men’s clothes, coats, shoes

Volunteer endeavor provides patients with a warm coat or clothes to wear home from the hospital
By Wayne Wood
November 19, 2018

Coats, mittens, gloves among items most needed at VUMC Clothes Closet

During cold weather, people need warm clothes
By Wayne Wood
June 25, 2018

Volunteer Christi Williams and Layla the “Rehab Lab” featured in national dog food commercial

“She loves it; she goes in tail wagging."
By Kristin Smart
February 15, 2018

New members named to VUMC advisory boards, councils

Twenty-three volunteer leaders have been named to fill positions on three of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) advisory boards and councils.
By Nancy Humphrey
December 11, 2017

How do I donate winter coats and other needed items to the VUMC Clothes Closet?

Volunteers need help to be sure that all patients have warm, clean clothes to wear.
By Wayne Wood
November 30, 2017

Bear the therapy dog’s legacy lives on at Children’s Hospital

Bear was calm and gentle with children and loved to visit them in the hospital. He leaves behind a legacy at Children’s Hospital, especially in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
By Jennifer Wetzel
May 1, 2014

Photo: Volunteer spirit

By Christina Echegaray