No other one person has been available and consistent for their whole time volunteering,” Anderson wrote. “Rose has been the most dedicated volunteer I have had my whole volunteer management career. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd who nominated Payne for the award, offered high praise for Payne. “Some patients are very sick and she is a caring, kindhearted person that when the patient leaves, they feel better just being able to chat with Rose,” wrote Karen Peterson, an Essentia Health internal medical operations manager.ĭeb Anderson, volunteer supervisor at Essentia Health-St. “And I felt being in the hospital is something that I can do to take someone else.” “When I retired, I felt I needed something to do, and I liked the medical field,” said Payne, who worked in human resources at North Memorial Health for 17 years. The 77-year-old from Brainerd is a widow, mother of two and grandmother. “I just feel like I have a purpose and that I'm here to help people,” Payne said. Payne volunteers her time escorting hospital patients, assisting those in wheelchairs, guiding people to their intended destinations and more. “Everyone who sent in nominations said she was dedicated, committed to volunteering, engaging, positive attitude, caring, a team player, kindhearted, graceful, great people skills,” Barry said of Payne. DeAnn Barry, executive director of The Center, a Brainerd-based senior-focused organization on Kingwood Street, served as emcee and award presenter.
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