September 2004
HIGHLAND MEDICAL CENTER is September’s volunteer station in our look at hospital service opportunities. Highland employs 205 individuals serving 123 licensed beds and covers 33,752 square feet. With the emergence of managed care, the hospital’s focus in the last few years has shifted to that of a more family centered approach, including the addition of an Obstetrical Unit, a Skill Nursing and Rehabilitation facility, and Out-patient Endoscopy services. Hence, the need for more volunteers to provide that personal touch.
John Faulkner, Highland’s CEO, has said that the services provided by the volunteers are invaluable to the facility and that he would like to see volunteers in even more areas throughout the hospital. Highland currently utilizes 37 volunteers hospital-wide who provide a gift of time and talent that adds a special dimension of personal service and care to their patients. Some of their duties include assisting in the surgery waiting room, greeting newcomers to the facility, escorting patients and guests to different departments and offices, operating a gift shop, etc. The monies made through the program’s gift shop benefits the Lubbock community as generous donations have been made to such agencies as Ronald McDonald House, Lubbock Meals on Wheels, Children’s Protective Services, Childbirth Network, and the South Plains Food Bank. Volunteers may also provide valuable assistance by filing, stuffing envelopes, and delivering reports to different departments.
Highland’s volunteers are furnished their jackets free of charge when volunteering and, on the day that the volunteer works, he/she may eat in the hospital cafeteria free. Additionally, Highland volunteers receive a complimentary membership to Highland’s Chapter of Senior Circle, a senior outreach program focused on providing programs on fitness, wellness, social activities, holiday parties, travel opportunities, and many benefits both locally and nationally. The dues for the volunteers are a mere $3.00 annually. Highland is a small hospital with close-in parking and many opportunities for you to find just the right volunteer position in an area that interests you. Think about it!
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE
SERVICES, 1622 10th Street, is in need of someone who would enjoy filing, shredding, copying and general clerical tasks to help the busy staff in their offices. Parking is close to the door and your helping hands would be much appreciated.
A SCHOOL NEAR YOU
would love to have your help in many ways. Whether you are interested in assisting in the office, helping a child to read better on a one-on-one basis, or sharing your life experiences with a group, there are many options for you in the school system. So many teachers would just love to have an extra pair of hands and listening ears in the classroom. No matter where you live, there is a student near you who would benefit from your caring. Think about it!
To volunteer, or for more information about these or other volunteer positions, please call the RSVP office at 742-2423.
HOW do I join RSVP?
Becoming a member of RSVP is simple as long as you are at least 55 and have some time to volunteer. Just call the office at 742-2423 and chat with Ronda Casey or Bonne Phillips about your interests. If you are not certain what you would like to do, we can mention several current volunteer opportunities and send you a list of the sort of jobs which RSVP members are presently doing to whet your appetite. If you have a special skill or talent that you would like to utilize, we will search to find just the right job for you. Just mail in the
enrollment form
(requires Adobe Reader) and we will call you!
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