Albuquerque
Open Position: Volunteer Manager, Rust Medical Center, Healthplex, PMGs, and PresNow Locations
Christine Chavez: Manager of Volunteer Services and Information Desk, Presbyterian Hospital & Rust Medical Center
What do you love most about working with volunteers?
I love seeing the incredible impact volunteers make every day. Their generosity and commitment create a ripple effect of kindness that touches patients, families, and staff alike. I'm inspired by their willingness to give their time and talents to make our community stronger, and I enjoy helping them find meaningful ways to contribute and grow.
- Primary Medical Group Clincs
- PRESNOW 24/7
Presbyterian Hospital 1100 Central Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
About Presbyterian Hospital:
- Opened: 1908
- Common roles: NICU support, Ambassador, Department support, Spiritual Care
- Unique traits: Oldest and largest Presbyterian location
- Notable stat: Collects the most donations for the volunteer luncheon.
2024 Volunteer Stats (Presbyterian Hospital):
- Active volunteers: 131
- Total hours: ~18,178
- FTE equivalent: ~9
- Savings: $632,412
- Average length of service: 3-4 years
- Longest service: 26 years
- Story: A NICU volunteer bonded with a baby years ago; years later, a toddler in the lobby reached for her-the same child from the NICU who recognized her face.
Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital 8300 Constitution Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
About Kaseman Hospital:
- Opened: 1970
- Common roles: Department support, Community health
- Unique traits: Small, intimate campus with a family feel
- Fun fact: Many volunteers have served for over 10 years
- Notable stat: Rebuilding and growing volunteer base
2024 Volunteer Stats (Kaseman Hospital):
- Active volunteers: 55
- Total hours: 5,812
- FTE equivalent: ~3
- Savings: $202,179
- Average length of service: 5 years
- Longest service: 30 years
- Story: A Behavioral Health volunteer received a heartfelt card from a young patient saying, "Thank you for being my best friend."
I love seeing the incredible impact volunteers make every day. Their generosity and commitment create a ripple effect of kindness that touches patients, families, and staff alike. I'm inspired by their willingness to give their time and talents to make our community stronger, and I enjoy helping them find meaningful ways to contribute and grow.
If your job had a theme song it would be:
"Rise Up" by Andra Day, it reflects volunteering's spirit of hope and strength, reminding us that together we can lift others and make a lasting impact.
Three words volunteers would use to describe you:
Empowering, Approachable, Structured
Secret talent or hobby: I love visiting art galleries and museums, travelling to new places, and watching true crime documentaries.