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New Hampshire Volunteers of the Month

State House in Concord ~ July 27, 2011

Volunteer NH, along with the Office of the Governor, have honored some of New Hampshire best in the Volunteer of the Month ceremony at the New Hampshire State house on July 27th. The Volunteers included Richard Hoeker, Philip Hitchcock, Elizabeth Krisko, & Patricia Nelson.

Richard Hoeker has been volunteering for the American Red Cross since 2007. In that time he has be come an invaluable leader for the Red Cross’ Disaster Services, serving as its logistics and mass care specialist. Aside from his role in Disaster Services, Richard makes people around him feel comfortable and relaxed. Due to his open personality, dedicated work ethic, strong skills, and leadership capabilities he has strengthened the Red Cross volunteer program.

 

Philip Hitchcock has been volunteering for the Community Kitchen in Keene since 2007. Philip started out as a “Guest Chef” seeking to “give back” to his community. Since then he has be come invaluable. Philip is now the Community Kitchen’s Whole Food Chef and he commits over 50 hours of his time each week. With experience in organic foods, macrobiotics, and food energetics Philip has been able to provide the best foods possible for the guests of the Community Kitchen while fostering volunteer growth helping manage and train those who come in wanting to serve as he did.

 

Elizabeth Krisko has volunteered for the Hampton Free Medical Clinic for the past 10 years. As the lead registered Nurse at the clinic Elizabeth has demonstrated her dedication, compassion, thoroughness and skill as a triage nurse. A dedicated professional who contributes her time to the wellness of other in her community Elizabeth is a caring, and reassuring individual.

 

Patricia Nelson has devoted her time to the National Alliance on Mental Illness for 15 years. Pat gives of her time and heart to help families in need, supporting and caring for all who attend her support group meetings. In addition to her support groups Pat has kept NAMI volunteer base strong, facilitating continued involvement of those supported in group, building a network of members in order to provide a higher quality of sustainable care.

 

The Volunteer of the Month award, established under Governor John Lynch and administered by Volunteer NH, recognizes outstanding individuals in the New Hampshire community for their dedication to service. Bellwether Community Credit Union, in partnership with Volunteer NH, is the Governor's Volunteer of the Month sponsor. Nominations for the awards are accepted year round and are also considered for the Spirit of New Hampshire awards in November.

Volunteer NH is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the tradition of service in New Hampshire. Building on that strong volunteer spirit, we support and sponsor national service initiatives and provide training, recognition, and a central site for volunteers and volunteer programs to help them strengthen their communities.



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