Did you know Maine Coast Memorial Hospital has Courtesy Valet Parking?
When you arrive at the newly redesigned Main Entrance, you may meet a nice fellow named Selly, who will happily help you out of your car, lead you to the entrance, and then park your vehicle for you. Selly Blethen has been one of the Volunteer Valets at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital for the 20 years they have provided the service.
Volunteer Valet Selly Blethen with Stanley Subaru owner Mark Politte
We paid a visit to MCMH on a particularly snowy first day of March and met Selly Blethen who was all smiles and good cheer. His 'office' is a small area between the two automatic doors at the main entrance. He has a comfy chair, his coffee, and the daily crossword standing by, just in case traffic is slow. Selly is one of many Volunteer Valets, part of an even larger team of volunteers at the hospital.
Selly Blethen, MCMH Volunteer Valet
Selly retired from a full career at Lane Construction 20 years ago and was in search of volunteer work to keep active and help the community. With his wife beside him, they volunteered for 20 years together at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. Although she 'retired' from volunteering last year, Selly is still going strong.
Selly, Stacie Brown, MCMH Director of Volunteer Services, and Mark Politte at the newly redesigned
MCMH Main Entrance
For those needing assistance, Maine Coast Memorial Hospital offers courtesy valet parking from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday, year-round. For the past couple years, Stanley Subaru has partnered with Maine Coast Memorial Hospital to provide the Volunteer Valets with warm, double-layer winter jackets. The Lands End fleece-lined jackets keep Selly and the other valets warm and dry while they carry out their duties at the main entrance. To help promote the courtesy valet parking services available at Maine Coast, Stanley Subaru's own Courtesy Shuttle Driver, Victor, will also be wearing one of the blue jackets.
Victor Glass, Stanley Subaru's Courtesy Shuttle Driver
Congratulations to Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, the Volunteer Valets, and Selly Blethen on 20 years of Courtesy Valet Parking Services and thank you for providing a welcoming, helpful service for our friends and neighbors in the community.
Volunteers are a treasure of excellence and knowledge. Always pleased to serve whenever asked, Volunteers bring a sense of calm and comfort to the sometimes overwhelming world of healthcare. If you would like to volunteer at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, take a look at all the ways you can help: http://mcmhospital.org/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=179&Itemid=18.
Featured in our photos are: Selly Blethen, one of the Volunteer Valets, Stacie Brown, Director of Volunteer Services, Mark Politte of Stanley Subaru. Special thanks to Jane Sanderson and Jack Frost of Maine Coast Memorial Hospital.
To learn more about Stanley Subaru's Community Involvement, click here.
