Volunteer Training Event

In addition to our Patient & Family training, information pertinent to volunteering in an inpatient setting as well as including any new Sacred Heart policies and procedures needed. The training will be over 2 days Wednesday August 2nd and Friday August 4th from 11am – 3pm on both days, lunch will be provided. Here's some examples of ways that anyone can help: · Reception – greeting visitors and escorting to patient rooms · Welcoming – visiting patient and family to deliver gift bag · Family room – making coffee, providing snacks, visiting with family members, activities for children visitors · Quick response for call lights, refreshing water pitchers, getting needed nursing assistance · Sitting with patients while family members take a break · Listening to patients and their loved ones with caring and compassion We are also looking for people with special backgrounds and skills: · Veterans and active duty military to honor veteran patients · Licensed Massage Therapists to provide gentle touch massage for patients · Certified pet companionship visits · Volunteers to sing or play musical instrument at the bedside · Volunteers who would like to provide spiritual support Volunteers can choose their own schedule and are needed between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm, Monday through Sunday. For more information, please reach out to: Amy Stamey, Volunteer & Community Relations Manager Cell: 850.512.7790