Hospice of Orleans honors volunteers for support of agency

Provided photos: Brittany Dix, Community Outreach Specialist for Hospice of Orleans, presents awards to Ike Burr, left, and Linda Chrzan.

Press Release, Hospice of Orleans County

LYNDONVILLE – Every year during National Volunteer Week , Hospice of Orleans honors volunteers by hosting a luncheon. This year’s event was held Thursday, April 23 at White Birch in Lyndonville.

The event provides an opportunity to extend gratitude and appreciation to the many volunteers who dedicate their time and talents in various ways to move the organization’s mission forward in the community.

Volunteers were recognized for their years of service with Hospice of Orleans, including Linda Chrzan, who was honored for an incredible 30-year commitment. Linda’s dedication to the mission of Hospice of Orleans – especially her hard work supporting the hospice’s golf tournament – has been truly invaluable.

Another golf committee member and volunteer, Ike Burr, was honored prior to the event with an “Above Par” Award. After many years of dedicated service, Ike has stepped down from tournament planning and wished continued success to the organization’s event.

Brittany Dix presents “Volunteer of the Year” awards to Jim Pratt, left, and Kathy Babbitt, right.

Jim Pratt and Kathy Babbitt received the Volunteer of the Year Award.

“Whether this ‘dynamic duo’ is representing Hospice of Orleans at a table in the community or in conversation with potential donors, their advocacy in these interactions is enthusiastic and heartfelt,” shared Brittany Dix, Community Outreach Specialist.

Upon receiving their awards, both recipients echoed that there must have been other, more deserving candidates. The humility of this sentiment is a truly valuable characteristic in anyone, but especially a volunteer.

“We are so happy to have them working alongside our hospice family, and together they complement each other and our organization in the best way,” Dix said.

Hospice of Orleans is currently welcoming new volunteers in all areas of service, and is especially seeking direct-care volunteers as the number of patients cared for in Orleans County continues to grow.

To learn more, please call (585) 589-0809 or visit www.hospiceoforleans.org/volunteer.