For the past seven years, Ann Englefield has been making a difference for Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) patients and visitors through her volunteer service.  Her career prior to becoming an LMH Volunteer included working as an engineering secretary and chiropractic assistant, as well as a Medicaid caseworker for Licking County Human Services (LCHS) for 19 years.  After she retired from LCHS, Ann desired to find activities where she could continue to be helpful to others.  

Before volunteering at LMH, Ann worked part-time positions at the Granville Senior Fellowship Center, a local gift shop and the Heisey Museum.  After several friends told her how much they enjoyed volunteering at LMH, she decided to submit an application to join.  She was accepted in 2008 and has been volunteering with the Hospital ever since.  

Ann’s first role in the LMH Volunteer Department included helping out at the Connector Reception Desk in the John & Mary Alford Pavilion, but recently was assigned to the Betsy Eaton O’Neill Health Resource Center.  In her current area, she greets and assists patients and visitors, and answers questions.  “I enjoy helping people find their way around the Hospital and making them feel more comfortable,” said Ann. “Doing something that allows me to be useful to others and feel needed is so rewarding.”
Along with assisting Resource Center visitors with location directions and equipment questions, Ann also is happy to help visitors find the information they seek in the library within the Center.  Recently, she has helped out with special projects within the Volunteer Department as well.  “I would encourage anyone who wants a rewarding experience to volunteer,” Ann said.  “You get back so much more than you give and meet many nice people.  LMH treats their volunteers very well, showing their appreciation and gratitude in many ways.”

Originally from Springfield, Ohio, Ann moved to Newark 45 years ago, and has lived in the area ever since, after deciding it was a wonderful community in which to raise her three children – Carolyn, Diane and Rick.  She has one grandson, Ricky.  Ann studied communications at The Ohio State University – Newark, and is a member of First United Methodist Church.  In her free time, she enjoys having lunch with friends, spending time with family, and walking her dog, a Bichon named Lily, at The Dawes Arboretum.