Redlands Community Hospital Honors Its Volunteers During National Volunteer Week

Fourteen volunteers honored for their years of dedication and service to the hospital and community

REDLANDS, Calif. – (April 23, 2025) – Redlands Community Hospital (RCH) celebrated National Volunteer Week and hosted a reception to recognize its volunteers who give their time and talent in support of the hospital and their community.

The event’s theme “Volunteers, the Heart of our Community,” honored the volunteers’ achievements and hours of service. The event also presented the RCH Auxiliary President, Jim Previte, with a gift thanking him for his leadership, inspiration and commitment to making a difference in the community.

“We are proud to recognize the tremendous work our volunteers perform on a daily basis bringing comfort to our patients and visitors and lending a helping hand to our staff, nurses and doctors,” said Cherie Towers, director of volunteer services at Redlands Community Hospital. “We are thankful for the generosity of our volunteers, their dedication to serving our community, and leadership support of the program.”

Redlands Community Hospital is supported by more than 160 volunteers from high school students to retirees, many who travel a great distance to give their time to assist in providing an exceptional experience to patients and their families. The event closed with a drawing and entertainment provided by the Beattie Middle School Jazz Catz from Highland.

Hours Awardees
100 Hours
Elizabeth Buoye, NICU, NODA
Candace Cassel, Mail Delivery, Auxiliary Board
Debbie Heidenreich, Gift Shop

500 Hours
David Knutson, Surgery Waiting, Goodwill Ambassador Shuttle Drivers, Auxiliary Board

1000 Hours
Joy McDonald, NICU, Quilters, Volunteer Services Office

3000 Hours
Joanne Meier, Surgery Waiting, Hospice Admin
Thomas Niblack, Guest Support

5000 Hours
Carol Faulkner, Clerical Support, Mail Delivery

9000 Hours
Marcia Van Mouwerik, Surgery Waiting, Blood Drive

Junior Volunteer Awardees

100 Junior Volunteers
Keira Hall, Maternal Child Services
Love Oluwatofunmi, Maternal Child Services
Hanna Pennington, Maternal Child Services
Cynthia Rangel, Maternal Child Services
Shriji Shodhan, Maternal Child Services

For more information about Volunteer Services at Redlands Community Hospital, visit: www.redlandshospital.org or call (909) 335-5526.

About Redlands Community Hospital

Redlands Community Hospital is a 211-bed, independent not-for-profit, stand-alone facility located in Southern California.