Featured Volunteer: Kay Gorka

Name: Kay Gorka
Work: Manager of Spiritual Care at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Providence Holy Family Hospital
Member since: 2006
Volunteer service: Washington state liaison
Book on your nightstand: Field of Compassion by Judy Cannato
Book you recommend most often: Joan of Arc by Mark Twain
Favorite fun self-care activity: Roller skating with my 5-year-old

Favorite movie: Gravity
Favorite retreat spot: My family ranch in Montana
Personal mentor or role model: My grandfather
Famous/historic mentor or role model: Sr. Joan Chittister
Why did you become a chaplain? I worked as a nursing assistant at 15 years old, and I noticed some of the suffering people experienced in the hospital was noticed, but not addressed.
What do you get from NACC? A supportive community and trusted colleagues.
Why do you volunteer? To serve and work at finding opportunities to support other chaplains in order to advance chaplaincy as a profession.
What have you learned from volunteering? There is always an opportunity to advance chaplaincy.