Junior Volunteers program accepting applications through March 14
Enloe Medical Center’s Junior Volunteer program is currently accepting applications from high school students from age 15 through 18 for the 2008 to 2009 service year, which runs from June 2007 to June 2008. The program will accept up to 30 students. For details, read our news release or call 332-4575.
Touch a Life, Become An Enloe Volunteer
Daily, throughout the medical center, caring people reach out and touch the lives of their fellow community members in small, simple, and yet poignant ways. From delivering flowers to offering a comforting hug, volunteers support patients, visitors, and staff. And they do it for free…
The mission of the Enloe Volunteers is to enhance patient care and visitor satisfaction by providing community members with meaningful service opportunities that support hospital programs, projects and services.
Why volunteer?
People choose to volunteer at Enloe for many reasons, such as social interaction, skill development, giving back to the community, getting to know Enloe and a positive use of time. But the most common reason is simply the desire to help one’s fellow neighbor. Here’s what Enloe Volunteers are saying:
“I feel useful. A patient was bored and had read all her books and magazines. She was confined to a bed. After finding out her interests, I went and selected some magazines for her to choose from. She was really pleased and grateful.”
"I feel needed by patients and staff. I sat with a mother whose little 4-month old baby had to be on oxygen. His little hand squeezed my finger. It really touched my heart when he gave me a big smile.”
“I feel appreciated. I helped ease a patient’s pain one day when I held her hand while she was being treated. At her request I stayed by her side until she felt better..”
What are the current volunteer opportunities?
Volunteers provide a variety of services at Enloe's facilities in Chico. Placement depends on each individual's interest and skills and the current needs of the medical center. Opportunities may involve patient interaction or lending a hand in other supportive ways.
Current volunteer programs and placements include:
- Nursing Unit Support
- DCU
- Mother & Baby Care Center
- Enloe Children’s Health Center
- Cancer Center - Infusion Therapy
- Rehabilitation Center
- Patient Ambassador
- Support Resource
- Cancer Connections
- Mended Hearts
- Bariatric Buddies
- Cancer Center Library
- Office Resource
- Visitor Support
- Information Desk
- Floor Couriers
- Gift Shop
- Recover Room Liaisons
- Emergency Room Liaison
- Radiation Oncology
- Handcrafters
- Hand Stamping Patient Cards
- Knitting Baby Booties
- Making Stuffed Animals & Pillows
- STAR (Special Task Assignment Resource) Team
- Hospice
How many hours do I need to commit?
Volunteering is a choice of how to use your leisure time – and we appreciate that. The majority of our volunteer opportunities are three- to four-hour shifts on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule. This is helpful to our nursing and administrative staff with whom volunteers work.
Several more flexible opportunities are also available. Some, like our STAR team (Special Task Assignment Resource), are an on-call pool of volunteers for special events. Contact the Volunteer Services office to find out more about different types of flexible placements.
How do I get started?
To get started simply fill out an application and turn it in to the Enloe Volunteer Office. You can download and print the application packet or you can receive one by calling 530.332.4575 or e-mailing volunteers@enloe.org. Our upcoming Volunteer Orientation and Information Sessions are also listed on our online community calendar.
Contact us
Enloe Volunteer Services
249 W. 6th Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
Phone: (530) 332-4575
E-mail: volunteers@enloe.org
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