For the past 60 years, Emalou George has volunteered with various organizations, with five of those years spent at Maryvale Hospital. A member of the Maryvale community herself, George says she volunteers at the hospital due to its proximity, but also because of the positive experiences she has had there. She received a  Healthcare Volunteer Award, and was featured in the March issue of Arizona Business Magazine. The award was presented at a ceremony at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Emalou is president of the hospital's Volunteer Board of Directors. Her work as a volunteer includes manning the hospital's information desk, where she answers a multitude of questions from visitors and escorts visitors to their requested distinations. She also helps escort patients to different areas of the hospital and makes coffee each morning for visitors. In addition, she attends meetings and conventions held by the Association of Arizona Healthcare Volunteers and represents the hospital's volunteers at various health fairs throughout the community.