"Giving help where help is needed"

VOLUNTEERS: WHO ARE THEY?

The Volunteer Auxiliary is made up of men and women of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Anyone 18 years of age or older can serve as a volunteer. Some are young people who want to serve the community or learn more about the hospital environment. Some are working people who wish to give their spare time to help others. Some are retired people who continue to be active through their volunteer service.

HOW THE AUXILIARY SERVES

JARMC Volunteer Auxiliary is an organization of volunteers who serve the hospital, patients and the community in innumerable ways. Volunteers staff the front lobby information desk and the gift cart. They deliver mail, make patient tray favors, and provide services for families in the waiting rooms for ICU, CCU, Surgery, and Labor and Delivery. In fact, they work behind the scenes in virtually every department of the hospital in order to supplement the work of the hospital staff. The Auxiliary provides the opportunity for volunteers to utilize their individual talents and interests in serving the hospital and the patients.

Volunteers add a measure of warmth and humanity to our hospital. They offer smiles and helping hands, caring words and thoughtful services. They give comfort and compassion to patients and families - and even provide silent inspiration to those in the healing professions.

HOW TO JOIN THE AUXILIARY

If this idea of service to the people in your community appeals to you, you may apply for membership in the JARMC Volunteer Auxiliary. For more information, phone the Auxiliary Volunteer Director at 553-6697 and an application will be sent to you. You may also speak to any Auxiliary member about applying for memberships

You will be interviewed to determine your interests, talents and availability for volunteer work. After the orientation and training, you'll work with experienced volunteers until you become comfortable with your assignments.Then your volunteer schedule will be arranged to meet your needs and the needs of those you will be serving.