Volunteer
Opportunities
As a volunteer, you
would be not only an integral and valuable component
of the hospital's staff, but often a source of
comfort and cheer to those who are caught in the
lonely experience of hospitalization.
In 1917, 130 local women formed a "Woman's
Auxiliary"
at Huntington Hospital, performing many seemingly
small tasks designed to lighten the load for the
hospital staff. Over time, the name of the organization
was changed, men and juniors joined the roster,
and service expanded. But the sense of dedication
and purpose has remained the same. And now, as
then, a willingness to help is more important than
an abundance of time.
If you have a few hours, a sense of professionalism,
and the ability to work well with others, you fit
the volunteer profile.
You'll find a comprehensive list of service choices.
Are you an "up front" person? There's
a service for you. Rather work behind the scenes?
There's a service for you. Choose from reception,
wings, emergency department, nursing unit, Dolan
Family Health Center, dietary, pharmacy, Women's
Health Center, x-ray department, gift shop, mail
service, magazines and books, baby photo, and thrift
shop. Red hot right now are plans for the newest
lobby service where volunteers will combine a warm
friendly greeting with assistance to discharged
patients leaving the hospital. Everyone from student
to retiree will be welcome for this new service.
Incidentally, men are always valued volunteers,
particularly in services involving wheelchair assistance.
Information sessions are held on the first Wednesday
of every month at 10 a.m. in the One-South Conference
Room on the main floor. Questions? The Volunteer
Office has answers: (631) 351-2081. Juniors aged
14-18 may pick up applications in the Volunteer
Office.
P.S. Did we mention that volunteering
makes you feel good! Come on down!
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