10/29/2025
This month, weāre thrilled to recognize one of our dedicated volunteers, Eli Williamson!
Eli has been volunteering with UNC Health Appalachian for just over a year, lending a helping hand in the ICU by restocking supplies, keeping patient rooms organized, and assisting nurses and patients in any way he can. Recently, heās also taken on a new role helping with lab couriering.
āI try my best to treat others how I would want to be treatedāespecially in the hospital, where thereās a lot of uncertainty and people just want someone to talk to,ā he shared.
A cell and molecular biology student at App State, Eli dreams of attending medical school and one day returning to Boone as a physician. This summer, he earned his EMT license and plans to begin working locally in that role soon. When heās not volunteering or studying, Eli enjoys skiing, biking, working out, and spending time with friends.
āThe High Country has a special place in my heart,ā he says. āVolunteering has helped me build the foundation for the kind of meaningful career I hope to have in healthcare.ā
Volunteers play an integral role in helping our patients, visitors, and staff. They serve in a variety of areas throughout the healthcare system. Find out how you can become a UNC Health Appalachian Volunteer here: https://www.unchealthappalachian.org/about-us/volunteer/
