The Florida Hospital Flagler Volunteer Auxiliary celebrated its 30th anniversary at its annual meeting on September 20. The Auxiliary was incorporated on May 19, 1980, when 53 residents of Flagler County began volunteering at the old Community Hospital in Bunnell.

Auxilians share the common goal of providing caring aid and comfort to patients and families, as well as assistance to staff that care for patients.  The stated purpose of the Auxiliary is three-fold: to provide compassionate service to patients, hospital staff and the community; to serve as goodwill ambassadors for the hospital; and to fulfill fundraising pledges to the hospital for equipment, education, services and building projects.

Since 1980 the Auxiliary’s membership has grown to more than 300 members. These members have donated over 1 million hours of service and raised more than $1 million for hospital projects. They have also provided more than $65,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors pursuing a career in the health care field and nursing students at Daytona State College.