Information for Community Volunteers:
- Grief Support Groups - now active
- The Weekly Grief Walking Group - now active
- Day Hospice - currently suspended until further notice.
- Palliative Care Volunteers Home Visiting - now active
- Wellness and Bereavement Callers - now active
For those who think they may have influenza, COVID-19 or another virus: If you have a cough, fever or shortness of breath and have traveled or believe you have been in contact with an infected person, please report to your primary care provider, health unit or emergency department for testing.
For up to date information you can visit the following websites:
- Brockville General Hospital
- Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
- Ontario Public Health
- Health Canada
As you will be able to appreciate, this is a fluid situation and details are subject to change. Your Volunteer Coordinators, Liz Rogers and Leslie Leeder will keep you updated with new information as it is released. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Liz (ext 1254) or Leslie (ext. 4417) at 613 345 5649 or email them at ERogers@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca or LLeeder@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca
BGVA Board of Directors - 2020/2021
Donna Shram - President |
Donna retired with her husband Bob, from Montreal to Brockville in 2014. Having studied at Concordia and McGill Universities she was a Management Consultant for TELUS, specializing in business outsourcing operations, change management and strategic planning. Donna divides her time amongst volunteering in a number of organisations, trying to play bridge and spending as much time as possible with her granddaughters. |
Norma Banford - Vice President |
![]() I started volunteering with the BGVA a few years ago because I wanted to be involved locally and get to know more people. I decided the BGVA was a good choice for multiple reasons - one - I have family that live here and have received excellent care, two - I wanted to give back to my local community in an area that I believed in three - my mother volunteered at her local hospital and always told me it was satisfying and rewarding to feel that you were contributing to an organization that everyone uses. |
Barbara Graveline - Secretary |
I have always enjoyed volunteering, knowing in some small way, I am giving back for all the people who have helped me survive two cancers. |
Mary McCauley - Treasurer |
I was born in Stratford, Ontario with work assignments in Montreal, Edmonton, Germany and Vancouver. I have been a lifelong learner and certified business analyst in non-profit, manufacturing and engineering sectors. I believe in being a lively participant on continuous improvement projects with the goal of making it better, together. meaning that I am thrilled to be a member of this group of dynamic and caring volunteers. |
Sandra Devaney - Past President |
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Carole Crump - Gift Shop/Cafe Committee Co-Chair |
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Karen Matte - Gift Shop/Cafe Committee Co-Chair |
I started volunteering with BGVA 13 years ago, initially in Eleanor’s Cafe and on the Fundraising committee. I have been on the Executive of the BGVA for the past 6 years and I am currently Chair of Eleanor’s Cafe. I enjoy visiting my son and family that include three little granddaughters in California. Other interests include golf and reading. |
Catherine Starr - Fundraising Committee Chair |
![]() My retirement goals included volunteering, and enjoying life without trains and subways! I was accepted as a volunteer at Eleanor’s Cafe and soon joined the fundraising team. I enjoy the people I’ve met and the work we do in our community. Volunteering and giving back to the community is important to me — I started volunteering as a teen. Previous volunteer work includes the Durham Family YMCA, and, United Way and Federated Health Campaign fundraising initiatives in the OPS. In my spare time I enjoy photography, cooking, reading, kayaking and exploring with Finnegan the Dachshund. I look forward to new challenges and working with our fantastic team! |
Elizabeth Wollaston - Social Committee Chair |
![]() I cannot remember a time when I haven’t volunteered. From teaching English in Kenya for a year to teaching an adult to read and write. Apart from volunteering at BGH, I drive for Freedom Drivers an organisation that takes animals from high kill shelters in Quebec to rescues in Ontario. |
Sherry Martucci - Patient Services Committee Chair |
Outside of her work, Sherry also likes to volunteer in the community. Over the years, she has volunteered in the Brockville school system, Brockville Skating Club and is currently volunteering at Brockville General Hospital where she was one of the volunteers who helped initiate the Tea parties and Tea carts for the staff and patients. Recently, she also accepted a role as Team Leader for the PC volunteers. Sherry became a member of the BGVA board as Member at Large in 2018 and is excited start her new role as Patient Contact Services. |
Marla Gilliland - Honourary President |
Volunteer work has become the highlight of my life, including BGVA, Rotary, Girl Guides and May Court. Knitting and reading Science Fiction keep me grounded as well as a lovely, supportive group of friends. |
Paulene Roberts - Member at Large |
![]() After retiring from my Real Estate career, I wanted to volunteer and came to BGH to contribute my time and effort to help out. It has been been very rewarding and enjoyable in every aspect. |
Joyce Edgley - Member at Large |
![]() I have done a lot of volunteering over the years, and that effort was recognized by the Village of Lyn when my husband and I were awarded Citizens of the Year in 2010. I am looking forward to serving on the BGVA Board and hopefully can provide some useful insight going forward. |
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