Want to become the next LHSC Auxiliary volunteer? Here’s how

Lyn Harrison, president of the LHSC Auxiliary. (Source: LHSC)

The London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Auxiliary is recruiting new members.

The group has about 70 volunteers and runs the five gift shops at Victoria Hospital and University Hospital while contributing more than $10 million to various care initiatives at LHSC since 1985.

“The funds raised in the shops affect not just our local community, but also communities across our region,” said Lyn Harrison, president of the LHSC Auxiliary. “LHSC treats patients from a long way away so many people who come to our hospitals benefit from the care the Auxiliary supports.”

Harrison, who’s volunteered with the group since 2010, said volunteering is a great way to give back to the community while building new connections.

“The friendships that have developed between people who didn't know each other until they volunteered with the Auxiliary are wonderful,” Harrison said. “There’s a real camaraderie.”

Those interested in being considered for a role with the Auxiliary can learn about the application process by contacting Volunteer Services at LHSC.