Narrabri Hospital Auxiliary has issued a plea to the community for more volunteers for its kiosk so the organisation can continue to raise vital funds.
The hospital kiosk plays an important role in raising money towards the purchase of equipment for the Narrabri Hospital.
The auxiliary itself holds a special place in the community for all it has contributed to local health services across the decades.
Auxiliary president Tricia Hadley OAM said the retirement of some of the organisation’s volunteers meant that there was a need to seek more people from the community to ensure the kiosk operates as normal and money is raised for the benefit of the hospital and the shire.
“If we could get six volunteers it would make the world of difference,” Mrs Hadley said.
“We always have projects we are working towards for the benefit of the hospital.
“We do what we can to support the hospital.”
The auxiliary is seeking to buy a special bed to prevent falls for the hospital. Funds are also being set aside for the upgrade of TV units – a vital comfort for patients and their visitors.
“It’s a great role,” Mrs Hadley said of volunteering in the kiosk.
“What we raise and the equipment we donate to the hospital stays in Narrabri,” auxiliary treasurer Neurelle McTaggart said.
The Narrabri Hospital Auxiliary welcomes people from all walks of life – men and women, young and old – to join the organisation.
When The Courier visited the kiosk last week, auxiliary volunteers Berice Eather and Bev Allston were busy preparing sandwiches for hospital staff.
“You get to have a good rapport with the staff, patients and visitors coming into the kiosk,” Mrs Allston said.
Both volunteers described the role as rewarding and enjoyed meeting people who visit the kiosk for something to eat or drink.
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