Sianna Fenstermacher Job title: Respiratory Therapist Volunteer title: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with Clatsop CASA Why do you volunteer? As a CASA, I am assigned to a child in foster care and get to learn all about their situation. Since I am a legal party of their case, I attend all of the court hearings, as well as family visitations, and make visits to their foster homes, as well. I love to be helpful, and seeing a need for this position that fits my passion seemed perfect! Noelle McClure Job title: Administrative Assistant, Quality Volunteer titles: Clatsop County Animal Shelter Volunteer; Clatsop Animal Assistance Volunteer; 2020 – 2022 Astoria Visual Arts (AVA) Board President Why do you volunteer? Cats make me happy! It is such a great way to have more cats in my life and to help them as they wait to find their forever homes. Helping out with the cats is extremely rewarding — it’s the highlight of my week! The arts are such an important part of Astoria, and my background is in making art and taking care of art collections professionally. AVA does an impressive job of putting together interesting exhibitions and supporting artists through residencies and other activities. Astoria Open Studio Tours is one of my favorite events. Caring for our Get to know some of our caregivers who volunteer outside of their careers at CMH As a community health care organization, Columbia Memorial Hospital is committed to giving back to the community we serve. In our small region, bumping into friends and neighbors at our hospital and clinics is more than likely. That’s why I firmly believe it’s essential that we are present in our community in our off-hours. Many of CMH’s administrative leaders and caregivers are dedicated volunteers throughout the local area. I am consistently impressed with their efforts to support the community in their free time. It is gratifying to see the impact our organization makes on the lives of those living in and visiting our area, both at work and beyond. I am delighted to work with such a diverse group of professionals who are passionate and driven in supporting this community. —Erik Thorsen, CEO Tim Janchar, MD Job title: Physician, Emergency Volunteer title: 2020 – 2022 Astoria Visual Arts Board Vice President Why do you volunteer? AVA is much more than an art gallery. It has a mission of bringing diversity and innovation to the community, not just through exhibitions alone, but through educational programs, artist residencies and community outreach. I had my first art show there in 2019 and have been involved ever since. Mark Kujala Job title: Director, CMH Foundation Volunteer title: Clatsop County Commissioner, former Warrenton Mayor Why do you volunteer? I was always interested in public policy growing up. I first got interested in volunteering by attending public meetings and providing testimony. I’ve been fortunate enough to be elected a total of six times by the voters in Warrenton and Clatsop County. I’m very humbled and grateful that I’m able to represent them. community 2 HEALTH COMPASS WINTER 2022-23
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NzIxMDA=