Volunteering is the conscience of our society. These thoughtful, committed citizens continue to change our world, one activity at a time. The Twin County area is blessed with loyal, productive volunteers who staff our rescue squads and fire departments, and champion many other worthy causes.

Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) depends a great deal on the talents and contributions of volunteers. "It really does take someone special to give freely of their time and talent," says Ellen Moretz, Director of Volunteer Services.

Volunteers at TCRH come in a variety of ages and do a little bit of everything. The most obvious duties include manning the desks in the lobbies and delivering cards and flowers - very valuable services for hospital patients and visitors. Other volunteers, such as hospice volunteers and chaplains, may be less visible, but are just as vital.

Regardless of where in the organization a person chooses to volunteer, the motivation is much the same. For these people, volunteering is the key to a healthy, fulfilling and meaningful life. They agree that the returns are greater than the investment. Volunteering is often their connection to the community around them. For teens and adolescents, volunteering builds a sense of self-worth and social responsibility.

Through volunteering, we learn compassion, tolerance, and hopefully, a sense of duty to respond when people are in need.