JRuderAug2016VOMThe Brownwood Regional Medical Center Volunteers are pleased to announce the selection of their August 2016 Volunteer of the Month. During the September 2016 meeting of the BRMC Volunteer’s Executive Board, BRMC Volunteer Jim Ruder was honored as the August 2016 Volunteer of the Month.

Jim Ruder joined the BRMC Volunteer organization in February of 2007.  He currently volunteers in the book cart volunteer service area, where he serves as chairperson, the day surgery/preregistration & interview desk, located at the west entrance of BRMC, and the intensive care unit waiting area located on the second floor of BRMC.  Jim has also responsibility for BRMC volunteer publicity and the BRMC Volunteers’ newsletter “The Volunteer’s Voice.”  His goal is to meet the needs and expectations of the BRMC staff, patients, and visitors which he serves are BRMC. Jim has accumulated over 10,280 hours of volunteer service at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

The Volunteer of the Month Award is awarded by the BRMC volunteers each month during the year. Recipients of the award receive recognition and lunch at the executive board meeting held in the month following the month for which they are selected.

The BRMC volunteers are always excited to meet area individuals who are interested in becoming a volunteer and are actively soliciting new members. If you have an interest in volunteering a minimum of 6 to 8 hours per month, BRMC volunteering will meet your needs. BRMC volunteer applications may be obtained in the BRMC gift shop, at the front entrance information desk, online at http://www.brmc-cares.com or by calling the BRMC Volunteer office at 325-649-3399 or emailing the BRMC Volunteers at brmc_volunteer@brmc-cares.com and stating that you would like to become a BRMC Volunteer. Those who have an interest in volunteering may also contact Andrea Lee, BRMC Marketing Coordinator, at 325-649-3392.