To be a humanitarian is to help others in need, rewarding everyone with the same amount of respect and benevolent treatment. The nearly 500 volunteers at Humber River Health consistently display humanitarian characteristics as they help and care for all staff, physicians, volunteers, patients, and visitors with an outpour of compassion, professionalism, and respect.  

In honour of World Humanitarian Day, a few of Humber’s outstanding volunteers shared why they care about devoting their time to helping others. 

Dennis Levesque 

Dennis Levesque is a Volunteer in the Fracture Clinic, as well as a member of the Volunteer Association. His primary responsibilities include organizing files and ensuring patients in the waiting room arrive at their destination.  

Dennis volunteers and works to help others to assist in easing the demanding workload experienced by nurses and physicians. 

Kim Puddicombe 

Kim Puddicombe is a Volunteer in the Breast Health Clinic. Kim’s primary responsibilities include assisting physicians with their patients and ensuring effective workflow. 

Kim volunteers and works to help others to ensure all new and existing patients feel welcome and comfortable. 

Teresa Saroti

Teresa Sartori is an Information Desk Volunteer. Teresa helps patients arrive at their appointments, answers phone calls and inquiries, and connects patients with their loved ones.  

Teresa volunteers and works to help others to give back to the community and enjoys working with a fantastic group of people.  

Interested in joining the devoted volunteers at Humber River Health? Learn more here.