Grace Matz
2015-2016 National Hospital Ambassador
Plan a Spring Fling for Hospitalized Veterans
Spring has finally arrived! While many (myself included) are still bundled up and see that white stuff fall from the sky (in April!), we know (and hope!) that warmer weather is right around the corner.
Plan a “Spring Fling” to boost the morale of those who have been confined in a facility all winter. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to brighten someone’s life or hospital room. Dollar stores have lots of artificial flowers that would bring color and the feeling of spring to a room.
When the weather allows, many of our members volunteer to help take patients outside for a breath of fresh air. It’s the perfect time to recruit a new volunteer to join in the fun. And many facilities have a small garden, pathways, or a park-like setting. Some even have a barbecue area. Check to see what’s available and plan a small social gathering. You’ll find yourself reaping as many rewards as the patients!
As we near the end of this program year, let’s review what we’ve done:
- Recruited a new volunteer
- Planned an activity in a hospital
- Recognized your volunteers
- Participated in Veterans Voices
- Distributed information about Veteran and Military Suicide Awareness
If you’ve done any or all of the above – Thank You!
Our volunteers are the best and I’m so proud of everything you’re doing for this program and our veterans. Our work will continue because there are still needs to be met. It’s through all your selfless hours of giving that allows us to make a difference in the lives of so many veterans.
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