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Volunteer Opportunities at CMMC |
Volunteer openings vary on a daily basis and every effort
is made to place volunteers with satisfying duties. Here is
a sample list of opportunities at CMMC.
Emergency Department
The CMMC Emergency Department utilizes volunteers to run
errands for the staff. Volunteers also act as a liaison between
the patient and the patient's family, keeping the family informed
of the status of the patient's care. They also make 'spot
checks' to offer magazines and refreshments to those in the
waiting area and in the treatment area. Many ER volunteers
also just spend time with patients and their families, listening
to them and helping them to cope with the current situation.
Volunteers work every day of the week, including evenings
and on the weekends.
Pet Therapy Program
This program provides patients the opportunity to express
themselves by relating to animals. For many patients it improves
their sense of well-being. Pet therapy volunteers must be
the regular handler of the dog. The volunteer must be responsible,
cheerful, well groomed, and possess good communication skills.
They must also be able to follow visiting policies and honor
confidentiality. Dogs must be registered with Therapy Dogs
International or maintained according to the standards of
the organization. The volunteer must provide proof of an annual
dog license, shot record and national membership card. Dogs
must also wear a CMMC photo identification badge.
Patient Representative Program
The Patient Representative Program features volunteers who
visit newly admitted patients. The volunteer seeks to openly
discuss the quality of care the patient is receiving while
at the Medical Center. If there is a concern, the volunteer
reports it to the patient's nurse and the guest relations
coordinator. Volunteers also provide the coordinator with
a daily report to ensure appropriate follow up. Patient Reps
act as a friendly visitor to patients and are trained in listening
skills, confidentiality and reporting. Many improvements have
been made at CMMC as a result of patient representative reports.
Patient representatives must be cheerful, possess a positive
attitude, be good listeners, and be willing to follow instructions.
Happy Campers Student Tour Program
This is a fun program coordinated by several senior volunteers
and the Volunteer Services director. CMMC annually hosts some
25 classes of elementary school students, bringing them on
tours of the hospital. Groups consist of 15 or fewer young
children (ages 4 to 8) with their teacher and several chaperones.
The volunteer's role is to escort the groups to different
hospital service area where a staff member will demonstrate
the department to the kids. HappyCampers volunteers must love
working with children, be cheerful and friendly, and be effective
at coordinating the tours.
Runners
These volunteers run errands, transport patients, do clerical
projects — in short, they 'do whatever it takes' to get
the job done. Volunteers who do this job are always busy!!
Community Health and Wellness Center
CMMC's exercise facility utilizes volunteers for reception
duties and answering phones. The volunteers also help maintain
equipment and help staff coordinate instruction.
Clerical Opportunities
Volunteers are always needed to assist with clerical functions
in offices. Duties include typing, data entry, answering telephones,
and reception functions. Volunteer Services makes use of several
volunteers for clerical functions within the office.
Front Desk
Volunteers are stationed at the front desk in the hospital's
main lobby with the Security Department. Front desk volunteers
perform reception duties, provide an escort service, and give
out directional maps. These volunteers are needed primarily
in the early morning hours until noon.
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