No other department in the hospital provides similar services. Volunteers at every level provide uncompensated service throughout the hospital. The volunteer does not replace any paid employee. Volunteer Teams, Areas, and Benefits Information. Home Join Our Team Volunteers. Contact Us. Volunteer News. Volunteer Connection. Core Group : Minimum commitment of hours per year.
Volunteers may work in any of the hospital areas listed above. Application and interview followed by a Human Resources review. Specific volunteer benefits are extended to this group. Cuddlers : Please note, our cuddler program is fully staffed at this time. Studies show that tactile stimulation such as massage, human touch, and cuddling can help improve weight gain in newborns, especially premature babies.
The calming effects allow the baby to relax and focus its energy on growing and hopefully go home sooner. Cuddlers don't give medications, feed babies or walk around with them. They just hold them, rock them, read or sing songs to them, providing whatever stimulation the baby responds to best. When all the babies sleeping, the cuddlers sort and fold blankets, clothing and other laundered items used in the NICU.
The A-HEC of a Summer program is an exciting opportunity for ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students with at least a 2.
These students are given a chance to explore different career opportunities in medicine by volunteering at local hospitals. Participants will learn about a variety of healthcare fields, gain CPR certification, attend interactive workshops, and participate in field trips.
