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Eugene Brown, former Brooks patient, donates some of his time each week and his artwork to Brooks |
Our volunteers are an invaluable extension of the exceptional care provided by our compassionate and professional staff. We want to be as important in the lives of our volunteers as they are in the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.
Our Volunteer Services department provides an opportunity for personal growth, education and service to others. Our goal is meet the needs of our volunteers while carrying out our vision of providing world-class service to our patients. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:
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Gain work and life experiences
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Build self-esteem and self-confidence
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Improve your health
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Meet new people
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Feel needed and valued
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Make a difference in someone's life
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Strengthen leadership skills
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Experience diversity
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Have an overall up-lifting experience
Many opportunities to make a difference
Volunteers make a difference in many areas throughout the hospital and outpatient facilities. Volunteer assignments are made according to interest, availability and the skills needed to fulfill assignment requirements. Our volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to:
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Greeting patients and visitors
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Peer mentoring
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Assisting in hospital gift shop
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Providing reading materials and conversation to patients
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Providing games and leisure activities to patients
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Assisting staff on nursing units
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Carrying out general office/clerical duties
Get involved now
If you would like to consider volunteering at Brooks here is the Volunteer Application. Prior to beginning your volunteer work you will need to fill out a the background screening form and volunteer medical history form. For more information please call the volunteer office at (904) 345-7661 or e-mail Sandra.Williamson@brookshealth.org.