Volunteer activity

The rainy season is fast approaching, and we are soothed by the decorations made by volunteers.
You can feel the season from the hydrangeas decorating the palliative care ward!

Is this a chorus of frogs? How adorable!

Volunteers from the pediatric ward have started preparing for the Tanabata decorations!
We decorate bamboo leaves and make cute Tanabata decorations.

I hope the children in the ward will be happy...
New volunteers will be joining us in June.
It would be great if we could make it together.

The new year has started.
Volunteers at the palliative care ward take a photo in front of the wooden cherry blossoms displayed in the day room!
Volunteers in the palliative care ward make decorations for the ward and patient rooms and keep the day room tidy.

From February 2th, we have borrowed works from the Tsukuba Watercolor Society and exhibited them at Hotto Gallery.
^{*Hotto Gallery: Hospital Building 2, 3rd and 4th floor hallway}

Watercolor painters Ishiyama-san, Okano-san, Kawanami-san, and Sasaki-san helped with the exhibition.
There are many works that will make you look forward to spring, such as the title ``Spring White Tulips.''

It's almost Peach Festival.
This is a doll decoration made by Kasama-yaki, a famous pottery made in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture.

Hina decorations made by volunteers using origami!
This is a very cute princess and doll.

In addition, there were many donated decorations that we displayed in the hospital.

We decorated the entrance of the palliative care ward for Setsubun!

The handmade demon mascot and photo cards were handmade by volunteers.
Palliative care ward staff are also preparing for the Setsubun event!

A snowman appeared at the entrance to the pediatric ward!

A demon with Setsubun decorations appears in the pediatric ward! But...they're cute demons~♪

Next year is the year of the dragon. The brave dragon made by volunteers is now visible.

New Year's decorations were put up in front of the elevator in the palliative care ward.

There is a wooden tree in the palliative care day room, which is decorated for winter.
A lot of beautiful stars are shining!

Hotto Gallery exhibits Takashi Asano's works.
For over 20 years, Mr. Asano's work has been decorating the hospital.

We exhibited with Mr. Asano and the volunteers!
A variety of paintings are on display, including geometric works and works depicting people.

^{*Hotto Gallery: Hospital Building 2, 3rd and 4th floor hallway}

On December 12st, we decorated the Christmas tree at the main entrance of the hospital!
With the help of volunteers, doctors, medical trainees, and administrative staff, we were able to successfully install a 2-meter Christmas tree this year as well.

Finally, take a group photo with everyone!

We display them in the pediatric ward each season so that they can bring a smile to the faces of children admitted to the pediatric ward.
In October, volunteers gathered to make Totoro characters such as Cat Bus and Makkurokurosuke!

The pediatrician also agreed to take our photo with a smile and said, ``I'm looking forward to decorating.''

It's Halloween soon.
As we enter October, the palliative care ward is undergoing a makeover in preparation for Halloween on October 10st.

We are grateful to the volunteers who made all possible preparations during the hot summer months, holding meetings and purchasing materials.Thank you for your hard work.

The entrance to the palliative care ward was painted in Halloween colors.

September 9th is the harvest moon of mid-autumn!

Volunteers made moon viewing decorations

A cute rabbit has also appeared ♪ We have decorated the palliative care ward!
Thank you always for your support.

It's been about 3 months since I resumed volunteer activities.
At the beginning of the reopening, when I wore the trademark blue apron for the first time in four years, I heard a voice saying, "I'm a little nervous."

* Volunteer activities have been resumed on a limited basis.
　In addition, volunteers are taking lectures on infection control.

Volunteers in charge of the outpatient floor mainly guide outpatients on weekdays (in the morning).There are many examination rooms, so if you get lost, please let us know!

Volunteers in charge of the pediatric ward are decorating the ward with seasonal things to make the children happy! "August is the sea companions!"

Looking for cool...

The heat continues every day.
Meanwhile, volunteers made "goldfish decorations" with ribbons.
This ribbon decoration is a decoration that comes out every year, and I received a lot ♪

Swimming coolly in the hospital ♪ Thank you as always!