Vollie Q&A

28 Nov 2019

1. Name: Jenny Davis
2. Age: 64
3. Have you always lived in FNQ? If not, where did you come from and how long have you been here: I have been in Cairns for 11 years, previously I lived in Brisbane
4. Volunteer role: Information desk and day surgery
5. How long have you been volunteering with us: three years
6. How did you come to start volunteering with us: I had just always wanted to do it and wanted to give back to the community
7. Star sign: Aquarius
8. Interest, hobbies, past-times: Word books, relaxing.
9. Tell us about your family – kids, grandkids, great grandkids? Two children and grandchildren.
10. What do you do with yourself when you are not helping us? Housework, computer games, word books and cooking.
11. Are you retired? If so, what did you do before leaving the workforce? I was made redundant at age 60.
12. What do you enjoy about volunteering with us? Helping people and the hospital.

Read On

Book helps kids grieve

Book helps kids grieve

WE all experience grief in our lives - whether it be through the loss of a loved one, a serious diagnosis, family breakdown or sudden change.However, it can be especially overwhelming for children who may struggle to understand or express...

Riders fund lung test

Riders fund lung test

PATIENTS across Far North Queensland can now access world‑class heart and lung testing close to home, with Cairns Hospital introducing advanced cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in its Respiratory Department – thanks to community...

Help deliver comfort

Help deliver comfort

Community support is helping deliver comfort, dignity and compassion to patients receiving palliative care in the Cancer Care Ward at Cairns Hospital - and with more donations, even more families can be supported when they need it...