Volunteers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, backgrounds and ethnic
groups. One thing volunteers do have in common is their eagerness to make a difference...to
count...to enhance another's life.
Whether it be through relieving nursing staff from everyday tasks such as assembling
admission packets in our Volunteer Workroom or helping to file in our business
office -- there are may ways in which volunteers ease the process!
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"I like being involved in community health projects because it gives me a chance to emphasize my personal values in the delivery of healthcare, education and prevention. When I'm volunteering, I get to sit one-on-one with people and share information with them which, if they apply it to their lives, can help keep them out of the hospital. It's very rewarding. " - Susan F. Penngelly, Nurse
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Home assignments are increasing in demand. Individuals who find themselves
with free time on the weekends or early morning hours prefer to work at projects
on their "own time". This also is a great way for volunteers who are homebound to
contribute to the flow of our organization. Projects can include telephone calls,
mailings or more creative tasks such as sewing or stamping assignments.
Our annual Flu and Pneumonia program is reliant upon the service of volunteers.
These seasonal volunteers (September through January) greet the public, assist in
filling out paperwork and complete Medicare and cash/check transactions at the flu
clinic sites. We also have a team of
licensed volunteer nurses who assess our clients and administer the flu shots.
Volunteers are the heart of Hospice!
Our hospice volunteer program is staffed with ordinary people who have been called
to service. It is their understanding of the hospice philosophy that draws these
volunteers to aid a dying client and their families. Volunteers are required to
attend a comprehensive training and complete a background check. Hospice volunteers
report great satisfaction from giving the gift of “presence” to the hospice clients
and their families.
We offer two Craft Clubs. The objective of the club is to create small tokens
of "sunshine" for our hospice clients. Visiting staff enthusiastically delivers
such items. The club meets once a month in Wyomissing and in Pottstown.
Have you done a life review lately? Are you wanting to contribute, but don’t know
how or where you would best fit in?
How much of a time commitment you can make?
If you are asking yourself these questions, it is time to take the next step and
call our Volunteer Coordinator.
It is the goal of the Volunteer Coordinator to successfully match you to the area
of interest where you will receive the greatest amount of satisfaction!
Please call today! 1-800-346-7848,
extension 3293.
See what our Volunteers say --
"I volunteer because I want to share the blessing that
I have had throughout my life, and to give back some of the kindness that I have
received."
- Megan Aloan, professional hairdresser
(Hospice volunteer on her day off.)
"I enjoy meeting older people. They've given so much. I
want to give back."
- Bob Loughery, EB Furnace operator
(Hospice volunteer, father of 6-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter)
"Volunteering has been a very rewarding experience for
me. I feel I've been blessed with wonderful family and friends, and have reached
a time in my life where I am able to contribute to my community and a great organization
like VNA."
- Nancy L. Boone, business owner
(Volunteers for the Flu program and throughout the year doing clerical and at-home
assignments.)
Touch someone's life...Change your own...
Please call today!
1-800-346-7848 Ext. 3293
Ask for Colleen Paolucci, Volunteer & Community Health Coordinator
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